Official: Five Barcelona players get the medical green light ahead of Real Madrid game

Xavi has faced several challenges since becoming Barcelona coach, including managing a team that includes none of his signings, having no pre-season, but most of all, dealing with injuries and COVID-19.

Ahead of the game against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, though, Barça have given the medical clearance to five important players: Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Ansu Fati, and Ferran Torres.

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De Jong picked up a muscle injury against Linares Deportivo in the Copa del Rey Round of 32, and was suspected to be out for several weeks. However, he was named in the squad list ahead of the game and today has been given the green light to participate in the game.

Similarly, Araujo fractured his wrist in the same game. The Uruguayan had to go under the knife, but shockingly, he seems to be ready for the El Clasico. However, it looks like his involvement is out of necessity, given Vinicius Jr’s form.

Meanwhile, Fati has been missing from action for nearly two months. He has been reportedly ready to play for a while, but Xavi did not risk his involvement.

Pedri and Torres had tested positive for COVID-19 in the last week and travelled individually after testing negative yesterday. Both players are also returning from an injury, while the latter is waiting for his registration to go through, as well.