Barcelona midfield ace back in team training, could return for Super Cup semi-final vs Osasuna

In what could be a huge boost, Barcelona midfield mainstay Pedri is back in team training ahead of their Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Osasuna, reports RAC1.

Pedri has been out injured since mid-December after suffering a muscle injury during training prior to the clash against Almeria.

As a result, the 21-year-old Spaniard missed matches against Almeria, Club America (friendly), Las Palmas, and UD Barbastro (Copa del Rey).

Big boost for Barcelona

Initially, it was feared that Pedri could be sidelined for longer and his chances of featuring in the Spanish Super Cup were largely written off.

However, it appears that there may be some chance that the former Las Palmas jewel could be ready to play some part in the tournament in Saudi Arabia, as he is doing the session with the rest of the team on the eve of the semi-final against Osasuna.

Even if he is not ready to start, having him come off the bench for some minutes could be a difference-maker for Barcelona given his quality.

And if not in the semi-finals, there is still hope that Pedri could be ready to play in the finals, although the Blaugrana must first qualify for the same.

What did Xavi say?

Speaking in his pre-match press conference earlier today, Xavi provided an update on the situation of both Pedri as well as Joao Cancelo, who is also injured but part of the squad for the Super Cup.

“Pedri could play against Osasuna, we will see. As far as Joao Cancelo is concerned, it looks a bit complicated,” Xavi said.

That, coupled with Pedri training with the rest of the group, provides a lot of hope that Pedri could indeed be ready to face Osasuna tomorrow.

If so, it would be a great boost for Barcelona as they look to defend the Spanish Super Cup trophy.