Barcelona midfielder still not back in group training ahead of Rayo Vallecano clash
FC Barcelona continued preparations for Monday’s meeting with Rayo Vallecano, who visit the Spotify Camp Nou in the third round of La Liga fixtures.After Friday’s session, when only the players wh...
Barcelona's midfielder Gavi remains absent from group training ahead of their upcoming La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano. The 25-year-old is still recovering from a right knee injury sustained during the opening match of the season against Elche. According to reports, the Barcelona coaching staff anticipates a recovery period of around a week before Gavi can return to full training with his teammates.
The club's plan is for Gavi to resume regular training following their match against Rayo Vallecano, allowing him to prepare for their next fixture against Valencia.
Meanwhile, new signing Dominik Livakovic, a Croatian goalkeeper, has completed his second training session after signing a four-year contract with Barcelona. Livakovic watched the team's victory over Athletic Club from the Camp Nou and is expected to remain with the first-team squad as a backup to keeper Joan Garcia, competing for the starting role with Wojciech Szczesny. However, Livakovic is still awaiting La Liga registration, which may affect Monday's squad selection.
Coach Hansi Flick also included four players from Barcelona Atleti in the session, including Eder Aller, Jesse Bisiwu, Brian Farinas, and Hamza Abdelkarim. These players from the club's youth academy will provide additional options for the upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano.
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