Barcelona key duo to receive medical clearance for Osasuna game, defender will have to wait | OneFootball

FC Barcelona trained on Friday ahead of their match this Saturday against Osasuna at El Sadar, with Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Andreas Christensen once again working with the group.

Of the three, the Brazilian winger and the academy midfielder will receive medical clearance just before travelling to Pamplona on Sunday morning, reports Mundo Deportivo.

However, the Danish defender, who has been out for a longer period, will have to wait at least another week before being given the green light by the medical staff.

Raphinha, Bernal back vs Osasuna

Raphinha has been unavailable for Barcelona since late March after returning with a hamstring injury from the international break.

His absence has been severely felt by the Catalans, especially during the Champions League quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid.

But the Brazilian winger has worked hard on his recovery and resumed group training this week, with a comeback to the squad against Osasuna now on the cards.

Christensen will not be cleared for Osasuna clash. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

As for Bernal, the 18-year-old midfielder suffered an ankle sprain in a La Liga game against Atletico in early April. Even though it was initially suggested that he would be out for less than two weeks, his recovery has taken longer.

Barcelona, for their part, have been very cautious with the youngster to avoid any risks of relapse. Now, though, he has resumed group training over the past few days and will be medically cleared for the Osasuna game.

Christensen to take a bit longer

Meanwhile, Christensen has been sidelined for over four months after he suffered a partial rupture of the ACL in his knee.

The 30-year-old defender has been working individually for a while now and rejoined group training on Wednesday.

While he is continuing with the group sessions, a green light from the medical staff will take a bit longer, as he had been out for a long period.

Lamine Yamal will remain unavailable through injury while Jules Kounde will miss the game because of suspension.