Luca Pagani, the national team trainer, conducted a Fitness Test programme this week on the national team players at the Technical Centre and the Centenary Stadium at Ta’ Qali.

John Buttigieg and all the national team staff also assisted at the testing while the Premier League coaches were also invited to attend the sessions.

The programme consisted of the following tests on the first day held at the Ta’ Qali Gym inside the Technical Centre: Anthropometric Assessment, Flexibility Assessment, Body Composition Assessment and a Pool Strength Assessment.

The tests continued the following day with a Speed Assessment and an Endurance Assessment at the Centenary Stadium.

The results of these tests will be delivered and discussed with the coaches of the national team and the respective clubs’ coaches in due time.

These tests help determine various physical factors of the players and are conducted from time to time to monitor their improvement or otherwise and pinpoint areas of physical development.