Good news for the Culers. Before facing Athletic Bilbao, Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid, Xavi’s men can count on the return of prodigy Lamine Yamal. Injured in his left leg during his club’s last match against Granada, the Spanish winger was also accompanied by his teammate Alejandro Balde (20), who had also recovered from his adductor discomfort.
Two returns which come at just the right time for the Blaugranas, already deprived of Raphina and Jules Koundé, too tight to face the Madrilenians. As a reminder, Robert Lewandowski, victim of a sprained left ankle during the victory at Porto (1-0) on October 4 in the Champions League, is also expected to miss at least his team’s next two matches. It now remains to be seen whether Pedri and Frenkie De Jong, announced to be returning, could be established for these upcoming deadlines…
