Injury update: Barcelona could be boosted by the return of two players for Athletic Club clash

Barcelona have grown leaps and bounds under the management of Xavi Hernandez but continue to face injury trouble due to the hectic schedule. Sergino Dest, Pedri, Ronald Araujo, and Frenkie de Jong have all been impacted by the same, none arguably more than Memphis Depay.

Memphis has picked up two consecutive injuries in the last two months, and has played just seven games under Xavi. However, according to a report from Mundo Deportivo, he and Clement Lenglet trained with the team today, and could be available for the Athletic Club game on the weekend.

The Dutchman started the season brilliantly for Barça, scoring two and assisting one goal in his opening three games. He has since gone on to score a total of eight goals while setting up two more.

Lenglet, meanwhile, has not had similar prominence this season, with his first-team role being taken over by Eric Garcia and Ronald Araujo. He’s played 16 games this season, maintaining a clean sheet in just two of those – Dynamo Kyiv home and away.

That said, while neither of the two would immediately slot in to the starting XI, their presence will be very important as fixtures continue to come hard and fast.