Official: Ansu Fati receives the medical green light after almost a year

Ronald Koeman released the 20 man squad list to face Levante after the final training session on Saturday. The biggest takeaway from the squad list was the re-inclusion of Barcelona’s young phenomenon Ansu Fati.

The Spanish international had been forced to sit on the sidelines since his injury against Real Betis close to a year ago. Though the initial prognosis was positive, the recovery did not proceed as expected.

This was further worsened by the back-to-back failed surgical procedures that took his future into a state of doubt. The youngster went through over three surgeries, all in vain.

However, his recovery took a turn for the positive earlier this year when his most recent experience under the blade went well. Since then, he has been gunning towards his much-awaited return and is now finally ready.

It is after 322 days that Fati is being included in the squad. That said, it will be essential to ensure that the re-incorporation is gradual and not rushed.

Ronald Koeman commented on the youngster return in the pre-match conference by saying,

“The return of Ansu is very important. He has been away for a long time and we follow a plan to give him minutes, if all goes well, starting tomorrow, he will play a maximum of 15 minutes. We are not going to rush things with Ansu, we must follow the plan.”

The 18-year-old returns in a brand new look, now with a much bigger responsibility on his shoulders. The youngster has taken up the number 10 at the club and will be seen for the first time in action with the legendary number.

Source: FC Barcelona