Barcelona have been handed a major boost ahead of their upcoming La Liga clash against Real Betis, with key midfielder Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez declared fit and available after recovering from a recent injury setback. The young Spaniard, who has been an important part of Hansi Flick\u2019s plans this season, returns at a crucial moment as Bar\u00e7a continue their push to climb the league table.<\/p>\n
In addition to Ferm\u00edn\u2019s return, Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha have also recovered from their respective injuries and are back in contention. De Jong, who has struggled with fitness issues throughout the campaign, is expected to add stability and control in midfield, while Raphinha\u2019s comeback provides a significant boost to Barcelona\u2019s attacking options. The Brazilian winger\u2019s creativity and directness have been missed during his absence, and his return will give Flick much-needed depth on the wings.<\/p>\n
Another positive development for the Catalan giants is the inclusion of Pedri, who is part of the squad after what the club described as a \u201cnot serious\u201d issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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