Barcelona attacker back in team training ahead of El Clasico vs Real Madrid

Ansu Fati was one of the few players that missed out on Barcelona’s last league against Almeria, in which the Catalans slumped to a 1-0 defeat.

The young forward was out due to a bruised left knee. He subsequently missed training and continued to recover individually, which raised doubts about whether the forward will be available for the upcoming Copa Del Rey tie against Real Madrid.

However, a recent report from Mundo Deportivo has offered an update on his fitness. It appears the forward is back in training and was present during Wednesday’s session with the rest of the team.

This means Fati is set to be in contention to feature in the Real Madrid game tomorrow, as Barcelona look to gain an advantage in this first-leg tie of the Copa Del Rey semi-finals.

Fati’s availability ahead of this clash serves as a major boost for Barcelona and Xavi Hernandez, who has had to deal with the injuries of Robert Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembele and Pedri.

The absence of the three players has taken a toll on Barcelona’s creative and attacking firepower. And with Lewandowski not yet fit enough to be back on the pitch, the presence of Fati could help Barcelona add more attacking flair against Real Madrid.

It could also be an opportunity for Fati himself to prove a point, especially after a difficult start to the campaign that saw him fall behind the likes of Raphinha, Dembele and Ferran Torres in the pecking order.

With 34 games played across all competitions, Fati has racked up six goals and three assists so far this season.