Barcelona return to motion on January 4 earlier than heading off to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup.
La Blaugrana are anticipated to area a weakened aspect of their Copa del Rey conflict with Barbastro on the 4th with their fundamental concentrate on the Super Cup.
Hansi Flick will assess his squad on their return to coaching within the coming days with Lamine Yamal pushing to return.
The 17-year-old noticed his 2024 ended abruptly by an ankle damage and his restoration is on monitor for an early return.
Initial estimates positioned his restoration interval between three and 4 weeks and he must be prepared for his or her Super Cup conflict with Athletic Club on January 8 in Jeddah.
He is not going to be risked in opposition to Barbastro, as per Brandand Flick is assured he can play some sort of function in opposition to their Basque giants.
If Flick’s costs progress to the ultimate, they are going to face both Real Madrid or Mallorca on January 12.