Ansu Fati receives medical clearance to face Atletico Madrid

Ansu Fati, the young Barcelona forward, has received medical clearance to return to action after a month-long absence. Following a muscular injury to his right thigh's biceps femoris on November 13, Fati has been diligently working on his recovery.

This Friday, he completed a full training session with the team at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, paving the way for his potential inclusion in the squad for the match against Atletico Madrid on December 21.

Fati's injury was the second of the season, having previously missed five games due to a foot issue in July. He returned to action on September 19 against Monaco but was sidelined again after just two months. Despite these setbacks, Fati remains determined to contribute to the team. Coach Hansi Flick has been supportive, emphasizing the need to help Fati return stronger.

The forward's return is a significant boost for Barcelona, especially given his potential to be a game-changer off the bench. Fati's history with injuries, including a total of 670 days out and missing 131 games since his first issues in October 2019, makes his return all the more crucial for both the player and the team.

With Fati's medical clearance, he is now in contention to be part of the squad for the crucial match against Atletico Madrid. This could mark a pivotal moment in his season, as he aims to regain his form and contribute to Barcelona's campaign.

 

December 20, 2024