In response to a report from MARCA, Barcelona have been actively working with a number of soccer federations to make sure their worldwide gamers return as early as doable for the essential match in opposition to Osasuna on March 27.
The choice to reschedule this fixture was a big setback for the membership, as a number of key gamers had been set to have little to no relaxation following their worldwide duties. Some even confronted the potential of lacking the sport completely.
Regardless of these issues, Barcelona’s efforts, mixed with the cooperation of the federations, have helped ease the state of affairs to a sure extent.
A couple of have already returned
The Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) has already granted particular allowances for just a few gamers. Notably, Pau Cubarsi has been launched to return to Barcelona to get well from a minor damage.
His situation shouldn’t be thought-about severe, and there stays a risk that he may very well be accessible for choice in opposition to Osasuna.
Moreover, the RFEF has additionally permitted Fermin Lopez, Pablo Torre, and Gerard Martin to depart Spain’s U21 camp early.
A number of first-team gamers will return to coaching on Monday. (Picture by MANAURE QUINTERO/AFP by way of Getty Pictures)
Nonetheless, first-team regulars Pedri, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Jules Kounde, and Frenkie de Jong are all anticipated to renew coaching on Monday.
In the meantime, Robert Lewandowski will rejoin the squad a day later, on Tuesday. Though the Polish ahead skilled some discomfort, it’s not believed to be a significant challenge.
Uncertainty surrounds Araujo and Raphinha’s return
Whereas many gamers have been launched early, the conditions of Ronald Araújo and Raphinha stay unresolved. Each have travelled abroad for his or her respective nationwide groups and have video games scheduled late into the worldwide break.
Raphinha is ready to face Argentina within the early hours of Tuesday morning, whereas Araujo can be in motion for Uruguay in opposition to Bolivia.
Barcelona have expressed issues about their availability for the Osasuna match and are carefully monitoring the state of affairs. The membership is hopeful that Araujo, particularly, may be launched early, however there was no affirmation but.
One doable answer being thought-about is arranging personal transport for each gamers, guaranteeing they’ll return to Barcelona as rapidly as doable after their matches.
Whereas this stays an possibility, no remaining determination has been made at this stage.