Barcelona mainstay will be tested in training today to determine availability vs Real Sociedad

As FC Barcelona get set to take on Real Sociedad this weekend, they have recovered almost all of their injured stars.

Only one player, Sergi Roberto, is definitively ruled out of tomorrow’s visit to Anoeta while doubts continue to lurk around the availability of key man Frenkie de Jong.

Even though it was reported earlier in the week that he would be ready in time for the game against Sociedad, it has recently been suggested that the Dutchman could likely return against Shakhtar Donetsk next week.

De Jong will be tested in training today

However, there appears to be some slim chances of De Jong making it to the squad list for tomorrow night’s encounter against Real Sociedad.

As such, SPORT is reporting that the Barcelona midfield mainstay will be put to the test during the training session today morning.

And, based on his feelings after being put through the paces in the sessions, manager Xavi Hernandez will make a decision on whether to include De Jong on the squad list against Real Sociedad or not.

De Jong has been out injured for over a month now, having sustained an ankle injury during the La Liga clash against Celta Vigo.

Barça mulled over the possibility of having him back for last weekend’s El Clasico against Real Madrid, but decided against such a move as the player was still feeling some discomfort.

A tricky run of fixtures ahead

Starting with Real Sociedad tomorrow night, Barcelona face a tricky run of fixtures over the next few weeks and Xavi will need to have his full squad at his disposal.

After La Real, Barça face Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League before they take on Alaves, Rayo Vallecano, Porto, Atletico Madrid, Girona, Royal Antwerp, and Valencia.

Given that there is an important run of fixtures coming up, it would be understandable if Xavi & co. decided to err on the side of caution with De Jong and ease him back into action next week rather than rushing him back.