Barcelona have been handed a major injury boost ahead of their upcoming fixtures following the international break. The Catalan giants, currently under the management of former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick, have been performing well in the 2024-25 season, sitting at the top of the La Liga standings with 24 points from nine matches.
On the European front, Barcelona have had a mixed start, losing to Monaco in the Champions League before thrashing Young Boys 5-0. Their next matches include a tough La Liga clash against Sevilla and a showdown with Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
The injury news for Barcelona is positive, as young midfielder Fermin Lopez has returned to first-team training after a two-week absence due to a thigh strain. This could see him make a comeback for the Sevilla game. Meanwhile, Dani Olmo, who has been recovering from a hamstring injury, is also close to a return to action.
Speculation has arisen about Lopez’s future, with rumors of a potential move to the Premier League. Manchester United, under pressure with Erik ten Hag at the helm, are reportedly interested in bringing Lopez to Old Trafford to entice former Barcelona player and manager Xavi to take over as head coach. It remains to be seen how this situation will unfold in the coming weeks.