Marc Bernal
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Fit to play against Osasuna
Bernal (ankle) will travel with Barcelona's squad for Saturday's clash against Osasuna and could feature, according to coach Hansi Flick. "Bernal will be with us tomorrow and could play."
Analysis: Bernal had returned to team training Wednesday after his ankle sprain took longer than the initial 10-day estimate to resolve, and coach Flick's upbeat assessment is the clearest sign yet that the midfielder is ready to contribute again. Gavi has been holding down a greater role in his absence, but getting Bernal back in the mix gives the Blaugranas more midfield options as Barcelona push toward what could be a title-clinching fixture at El Sadar on Saturday.
Targeting Osasuna return
Bernal (ankle) is expected to rejoin team training at the start of the week and is targeting a return to the squad for Saturday's clash against Osasuna, according to Javier Miguel of Diario AS.
Analysis: Bernal's recovery from the grade one ankle sprain has taken longer than the initial 10-day estimate, effectively doubling the projected timeline, though the club has been clear there has been no setback or recurrence involved. The midfielder had been absent for the Getafe fixture after missing Friday's training session, and Gavi has been holding down the starting role in his absence. Getting Bernal back in the fold for the Osasuna fixture would give manager Hansi Flick more midfield options as Barcelona close in on the La Liga title.
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