Hans-Dieter Flick will soon be able to benefit from three new signings, giving Barcelona more options in his squad, although the injuries to Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez, which will keep them out for a month, have affected the team, but the German coach will recover several players in October.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, the player closest to returning is Ansu Fati, who got his first minutes against Monaco in the Champions League.
Despite being left out of the Girona match, he was included in the squad to face Monaco in the Champions League and played the final minutes, while Fati still needs time to regain his fitness, the absences of the attack could give him the opportunity to rediscover his form.
While the club is looking to reduce its wage bill by looking for an exit for Fati in the winter transfer market, some hope that he will return to his previous level and be an important addition to the team.
Frenkie de Jong is also close to returning after nearly five months out with an ankle injury and despite not taking part in pre-season or the European Championship, he finally sees a glimmer of hope for his recovery.
If Flick can get back to his best, De Jong will undoubtedly become a key player for the team and add significant depth to the Barcelona squad.
As for Pablo “Gavi”, he is expected to return before November, but the team is being cautious given the seriousness of his injury that has kept him out of competition for almost a year.
Flick has faith in his abilities, but knows that he must gradually adapt to Barcelona’s dynamics to avoid any setbacks.