Barça’s Triple Boost: Flick’s Squad Feels the Momentum Before Betis Showdown

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German coach Hans Flick, in charge of Barcelona, received encouraging news at Friday's training as the team gears up for Saturday's La Liga clash with Real Betis.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the trio Fermin Lopez, Frenkie de Jong, and Rafinha took part in Friday's session, signaling their readiness for the weekend. Lopez has recovered from a calf injury and could feature for some minutes, possibly from the start if he remains fit.

De Jong has also recovered from the fever that sidelined him from the Atletico Madrid match, while Rafinha returned to group practice after dedicated sessions in the gym.

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On the flip side, Dani Olmo, Araújo, and Gavi were absent from training and will not be available on Saturday; Olmo is sidelined with a dislocated left shoulder for about a month, Araújo is dealing with mental recovery after a red card against Chelsea, and Gavi continues to recover from knee surgery on his right knee.

Meanwhile, Marc-Andre ter Stegen featured with the group and is progressing well, with a potential medical clearance expected next week.