Barcelona begin its preparations for Atletico Madrid game
Sant Joan Despi: Barcelona has begun preparations, with all internationals back, for the team’s next La Liga match against Atletico Madrid, with the top spot in the league table up for grabs.
After Ernesto Valverde welcomed Wednesday the return of Spain internationals Sergio Busquets, Sergi Roberto and Jordi Alba and Dutchman Jasper Cillessen, Thursday saw the arrival of Brazilian players Arthur Melo and Rafinha Alcantara, Uruguayan Luis Suarez, Frenchman Ousmane Dembele and Chilean Arturo Vidal.
Barça B players Juan Miranda and Riqui Puig completed the squad, and Philippe Coutinho trained once again with his teammates. Although club doctors have yet to green light the Brazilian Coutinho’s clean bill of health, everything points to his return at the Metropolitan Wanda Stadium, reports Efe news.
After training on Thursday evening, goalkeepers Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Jasper Cillessen, defenders Nelson Semedo, Sergi Roberto and Thomas Vermaelen and midfielder Carles Aleña underwent anti-doping tests carried out by the Spanish Anti-Doping Agency (AEPSAD).
