Barcelona boosted by key trio fitness update from Spain duty

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Barcelona return to La Liga action this weekend as they head to local rivals Girona on September 15.

Hansi Flick has enjoyed a perfect start to life in Catalonia with four wins from their opening four games of the league campaign.

However, the schedule intensifies from here until the end of 2024, as the UEFA Champions League comes into play for the former Bayern Munich boss.

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The international break has caused controversy across European clubs with managers frustrated by disruption at such an early point in the domestic season.

Flick will have been keeping a close eye on his players across the last week but the news from Spain’s camp is positive.

Dani Olmo returned early, and missed the 4-1 UEFA Nations League win away in Switzerland, but that decision was based on precaution, and he is expected to start at Girona.

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Midfield star Pedri has only just returned to full fitness, following an injury at Euro 2024, but he was substituted early on in Geneva following Robin Le Normand’s red card.

An extra rest for Pedri is good news for Flick, and La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed Lamine Yamal’s half time withdrawal was not based on injury, as the 17-year-old was offered a break.

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