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Eric Garcia and Christensen Join Part of Barcelona Training
The defenders are progressing toward a return but still need medical clearance before Barcelona visit Atlético Madrid.
Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen took part in some of Barcelona’s group training Friday as the defenders worked toward a possible return against Atlético Madrid on Sunday, Europa Press reported.
Barcelona said in its training update that players returning from injury were progressing but still following individual programs while awaiting medical clearance. The club did not confirm that either defender would be available at the Metropolitano.
Eric Garcia has been recovering from a right-thigh muscle injury sustained three weeks ago. Christensen has been out since September 20 with a left-quadriceps problem, according to Europa Press.
Hansi Flick supplemented Friday’s session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper with Barça Atlètic players Hamza Abdelkarim, Guillem Víctor and Àlex Campos. Barcelona have another training session Saturday before deciding their squad.
