Latest on Joan Garcia, Raphinha and De Jong in Barcelona training
Frenkie de Jong left the main positive news in this Tuesday's session for Barcelona after completing part of the training with his teammates. The situation is different for Raphinha and Joan Garcia, who continue working away from the group with three matchdays of preparation remaining before they host Getafe.
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De Jong910.000€+70.000€-
MDThe gradual return of Frenkie de Jong is starting to take shape after more than two months away from the pitch. The Dutch midfielder was able to take part in part of the team session, although he will still have to wait before fully rejoining the squad's routine and being available to compete.
During the World Cup, De Jong suffered a tear of the inner ligament in his knee. The player ruled out going under the knife and opted for conservative treatment, so his presence alongside the rest of the squad represents progress within that recovery process.
Joan García5.550.000€-480.000€-
PTJoan Garcia's situation is moving at a different pace. The goalkeeper missed the most recent LaLiga match against Sevilla due to discomfort in his right knee, a problem that also prevented him from taking part in international fixtures. For now, the Sallent stopper has not yet joined the group training.
Raphinha26.140.000€-1.050.000€23
DLRaphinha also did not. The Brazilian returned early from international duty due to an edema in the back of his right thigh. Although on paper the ailment does not appear to be serious, the Barcelona intends to act cautiously because the winger has previously had issues in that area.
Flick turns to the academy while he recovers available players
Injuries and the absence of several internationals led Hansi Flick to complete the training session with six players from Barcelona Atlètic and the youth team: Max Bonfill, Baba Kourouma, Jordi Pesquer, Hamza, Shane Kluivert and Oscar Gistau.
The session also included the return of Adeyemi. The German international played the first two matches with his national team and was then released after two different call-ups were made. Flick gave him an extra day of rest and did not train with the team on Monday, but on Tuesday he was already present at the Ciutat Esportiva. The coach expects to have the rest of the internationals back over the next two days.
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