Training and preparation is considered a crucial element for any top club’s progression, and Barcelona is no exception. The Catalan giants want to be fully prepared for their upcoming La Liga opener against Valencia, and Hansi Flick will demand perfection. However, Barcelona are still going to be missing some key players.
Frenkie de Jong’s recovery and future remains in limbo as the club begins to have some trouble understanding what he wants. Beyond just the Dutchman, youngsters like Gavi also continue to recover individually. The closest player to return, however, is 21-year-old Spanish midfielder and Golden Boy winner Pedri.
Recently, the Spanish midfielder completed a part of the training session with the rest of his teammates. That alone was reason enough to hope and be happy within Barcelona, but the latest update regarding his recovery will take things one step further in terms of good news.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the former Golden Boy winner recently finish an entire training session from beginning to end with his teammates. From the perspective of his recovery, this is a massive step forward for the player and his return to the field now seems closer than ever.
With only a few days left to go to the start of the official La Liga season, Barcelona would welcome any and all recoveries that can be made. Unfortunately, it still seems unlikely that Pedri will be able to return in time for the league opener against Valencia at such short notice.
He has not participated in any of the friendly games that Barcelona took part in, and he has only really participated in two team sessions. For the player to return with good levels of fitness and match sharpness, it is important that Barcelona lets him take his time to be fully prepared.
