Barcelona centre-back back with team after missing training, left-back missing due to injury

Barcelona are set to take on Girona this Sunday, in what could be yet another must-win game for the Catalans, if they are to keep up with the race for the league title.

Heading into this game, though, coach Xavi Hernandez has had a torrid time with injuries, with several key players ruled out of action.

Barcelona boosted by return of Christensen

On a positive note, however, Barcelona will be boosted by the return of Andreas Christensen heading into this Girona clash.

As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the Dane international is back in the training setup after returning from Denmark for the birth of his son.

Christensen had to fly to his homeland earlier in the week for obvious reasons. As a result, he missed training sessions on Thursday and Friday.

But the former Chelsea starlet has now returned to the scheme of things and is preparing for tomorrow’s encounter. With Inigo Martinez out injured, Christensen will be an important piece in the Barcelona defence.

Marcos Alonso ruled out

While Xavi will be boosted by the return of Christensen, the Barça coach has to make do without the services of another defender Marcos Alonso.

The fullback, who was not a part of the Atletico Madrid squad, is suffering a back problem. Although his issue is not thought to be serious, he is not in a position to train and prepare for tomorrow’s clash.

Alonso, therefore, was absent for the preparatory training session heading into this game. He won’t be included in the squad against Girona, once again leaving Xavi with limited options at his disposal.

The Catalans, though, are well covered in the left-back position, with Alejandro Balde likely to start after missing out against Atletico Madrid.