Headline: FC Barcelona Prepares for La Liga Clash Against Rayo Vallecano
FC Barcelona is preparing for its upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano, scheduled to take place at the Spotify Camp Nou during the third round of La Liga fixtures on Monday.
On Friday, Barcelona held a training session for players who had either seen limited action or did not participate in the previous match against Athletic Club. However, the entire squad came together for training on Saturday.
The team will have its final practice before the match on Sunday at 11:00, followed by a press conference scheduled for 13:00 with coach Hansi Flick.
Gavi Continues His Recovery
Barcelona midfielder Gavi remains unavailable for group training as he recuperates from a right knee injury sustained against Elche. Gavi was forced off the pitch during the first half of the season opener at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero. Coach Hansi Flick indicated on Wednesday that the team anticipates his return to training within a week following the Rayo Vallecano match, allowing him to prepare for the subsequent fixture against Valencia.
Livakovic Completes Another Session
In other news, new signing Dominik Livakovic participated in his second training session since joining Barcelona. The Croatian goalkeeper, who signed a four-year contract, observed Thursday’s victory over Athletic Club from the stands. Livakovic trained with the squad for the first time on Friday. The club plans for him to remain with the first-team roster, serving as a backup to Joan Garcia while competing for the position with Wojciech Szczesny.
However, Livakovic is currently awaiting registration with La Liga, which may affect the squad selection for Monday’s match.
Four Barça Atletic Players Involved
Coach Hansi Flick also integrated four players from Barça Atletic into Saturday’s training session. Goalkeeper Eder Aller joined the senior team, and his presence may bolster the squad given Livakovic’s unregistered status. Jesse Bisiwu also awaits resolution on some bureaucratic matters before he can officially participate, but he trained with the first team on Saturday. Additionally, Brian Farinas and Hamza Abdelkarim took part in the session, providing Flick with more options from the academy.
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 who had played fewer minutes or had not featured against Athletic Club trained at high intensity, the entire squad worked together on Saturday.
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The final session before the third matchday will take place Sunday at 11:00, followed by Hansi Flick’s press conference at 13:00.
Gavi continues his recovery
And, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, fan-favourite Barcelona midfielder Gavi was again absent from group training as he continues his recovery from the knock to his right knee suffered against Elche.
The midfielder was forced off in the first half of the season-opening fixture at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, and Flick explained on Wednesday that the club expected him to need around a week before returning to training with his teammates.
Gavi suffered an injury vs Elche. (Photo by Francisco Macia/Getty Images)
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The current plan is for Gavi to resume normal training after the Rayo Vallecano match, allowing him to prepare for the following fixture against Valencia.
Livakovic completes another session
Meanwhile, new signing Dominik Livakovi took part in his second training session since completing his move to Barcelona.
The Croatian goalkeeper signed a four-year contract and watched Thursday’s victory over Athletic Club from the Spotify Camp Nou. He trained for the first time with the squad on Friday.
The club’s intention is for Livakovic to remain with the first-team squad as Joan Garcia’s backup, while competing with Wojciech Szczesny for the role.
Livakovic completed his second training session. (Photo courtesy: FC Barcelona official website)
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However, Livakovic is still awaiting registration in La Liga. That could have an impact on Monday’s squad selection.
Four Barça Atletic players involved
Flick also called up four players from Barça Atletic for the session today.
Goalkeeper Eder Aller trained with the senior team and could be included in Monday’s squad because Livakovic has not yet been registered.
Jesse Bisiwu also remains waiting for some bureaucratic matters to be resolved before he can officially compete, but he trained alongside the first team.
Brian Farinas and Hamza Abdelkarim completed the session as well, giving Flick additional options from the club’s academy system.
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