Injured Barcelona star set to journey with crew to Saudi Arabia – report

Barcelona midfielder Mar Bernal, who has been sidelined as a result of a severe harm, can be a part of the crew’s travelling squad for the Spanish Tremendous Cup in Saudi Arabia. 

This comes from SPORT, a report which highlights that regardless of being injured since late August, Bernal will be part of the Barcelona contingent for the occasion, marking a big second in his restoration journey.

Alongside Bernal, Dani Olmo and Pau Victor are anticipated to journey with the crew, though each gamers’ federative conditions are nonetheless pending. 

Barcelona are optimistic about resolving these points by means of the CSD, which might allow Olmo and Víctor to take part within the match towards Athletic Membership on Wednesday.

Restoration on observe

Bernal, who underwent surgical procedure for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and an related meniscus harm, just isn’t anticipated to return to the pitch till round August or September 2025. 

Marc Bernal can be with the squad. (Photograph by Denis Doyle/Getty Pictures)

Nonetheless, regardless of the lengthy restoration timeline, Bernal’s progress has been outstanding. At this stage, 4 months after the operation, he’s recovering quicker than initially anticipated. 

Latest medical check-ups have confirmed that Bernal is progressing nicely, together with his knee being stronger and extra versatile in comparison with different gamers in related restoration phases, corresponding to Gavi.

Why is he travelling?

The teaching workers believes that bringing Bernal alongside on the journey will assist him break away from the routine of particular person restoration, which will be mentally difficult. 

By travelling with the crew, Bernal could have the chance to work together together with his teammates and take part in some actions. 

He will even proceed his rehabilitation work at Barcelona’s services in Saudi Arabia, the place he’ll be part of the remainder of the squad for sure gymnasium periods.

Along with Bernal, different injured gamers corresponding to Ferran Torres, Andreas Christensen, and Hector Fort will even be a part of the travelling squad. 

Nonetheless, goalkeeper Ter Stegen won’t make the journey to the Center East as a result of his harm.