Deprived of several major players, FC Barcelona announced good news through its coach Hansi Flick, which brightens a horizon previously darkened by injuries.
FC Barcelona is gradually starting to regain its strength. The Catalan club faces a full infirmary, with Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Marc-André Ter Stegen, Eric García, Marc Bernal and Gavi on the injured list. If Bernal and Ter Stegen have already been announced forfeit for the rest of the season, the other six should gradually make their return over the weeks.
This Tuesday, Hansi Flick, the Barça coach, was able to count on Frenkie De Jong for the reception of the Young Boys of Bern at the Olympic stadium of Montjuïc, as part of the Champions League. The Dutch midfielder, absent since April due to an ankle injury, came into play with a quarter of an hour to go, replacing Lamine Yamal, to participate in his team's great success (5-0).
Gavi sees the end of the tunnel
At a press conference, Hansi Flick also gave encouraging news regarding another key player in his midfield. The Blaugrana coach has in fact confirmed that Gavi, injured since November 2023 after a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee and damage to the external meniscus, has returned to collective training.
“Believe me, I'm really looking forward to Gavi making his permanent return to the team. In training, I can see the incredible quality he has in everything he does. We are looking forward to it »said the former Germany coach.
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