Barcelona midfielder expected to be ready for Celta Vigo clash despite absence from training | OneFootball

After a three-day break following their UEFA Champions League elimination, FC Barcelona resumed training today at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.

The Blaugrana are not in action this weekend, though, and will only play next Wednesday when they take on Celta Vigo in La Liga.

During today’s training session, Barcelona were once again without the injured duo of Raphinha and Andreas Christensen.

In addition, Marc Bernal also trained away from the group as he continues his recovery from an ankle sprain.

Fermin Lopez also not training with group

Now, Mundo Deportivo reports that Fermin Lopez also did not take part in the on-field training session today.

Fermin was absent from group training. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

The La Masia graduate stayed in the gym to avoid any risk of contact with teammates or impact on his lip, where he received several stitches on Tuesday night in the Metropolitano dressing room after an accidental kick from Atletico Madrid’s Juan Musso.

As reported already, Fermin paid a visit to the hospital upon returning to Barcelona on Wednesday to receive further treatment for the nasty cut on his lip.

Despite his absence from training today, the expectation is that Fermin will likely be fit for the game against Celta Vigo. However, he will not play if there are even slight concerns.

One of Barça’s most productive players in attack this season, the 22-year-old attacking midfielder has scored 12 and assisted 16 goals from 43 games in all competitions.

Considering that Gavi is now fully fit and Dani Olmo is also recovering his level, Hansi Flick has plenty of options for the attacking midfield role and does not have to take any risks with Fermin.