The training pitch at La Turbie glistened with morning dew as players emerged from the facility. Tuesday's session would be lighter than usual—focused on recovery from Deportivo's intensity while preparing for the weekend's league fixture. Demien watched from the touchline as the players formed their usual warm-up circle, their boots squelching softly against the wet grass.
Alonso moved with particular care, but his left ankle was still tender from a late challenge in Madrid. Although the physio had cleared him, Demien noted the slight adjustment in his running gait—small details that others might overlook but could determine his availability for the match against Guingamp.
"Is there a Full session today?" Michel asked, approaching with his clipboard already filled with recovery data.
"Modified," Demien replied. "Forty minutes maximum. Technical work only."
