Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez had four academy players (Arnau Tenas, Arnau Rafus, Marc Casado and Chadi Riad) on Tuesday to complete the training session and prepare for next Saturday's derby against Espanyol.

Ousmane Dembele is back in the squad as he returned early and Ronald Araujo will be in good form for the next game. The Spanish manager only needs Jules Kounde to return and he is expected to train on Wednesday after the World Cup,

Moreover, Robert Lewandowski must serve the three-match ban imposed on him for his sending-off against Osasuna.

The Spanish side have many matches ahead of them such as the encounter against Intercity, the Spanish Super Cup and the three La Liga clashes against Espanyol, Getafe and Girona.

December 27, 2022

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