Flick Welcomes Ansu Fati Back to Barcelona Squad
Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick confirms the return of Ansu Fati from injury, making him available for the crucial La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid.
Hansi Flick, head coach of Barcelona, has announced that Ansu Fati is fully fit and ready for selection in the upcoming La Liga match against Atletico Madrid. The young Spanish forward received medical clearance this Friday after recovering from a thigh injury sustained in February.
Ansu Fati, who had been sidelined since suffering a femoral injury during training, was close to returning last week but was held back to ensure full recovery. Flick chose caution, and Fati had to watch Barcelona's defeat against Leganes from the stands.
With Lamine Yamal currently unavailable, a spot has opened for Fati in the attacking lineup. However, Flick hinted that Fati might not start against Atletico, with Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez being the preferred options. Still, Fati is expected to play some minutes in what will be Barcelona’s final match of 2024.
The return of Fati offers a significant boost to Barcelona as they aim to close the gap in the La Liga standings and build momentum for the second half of the season.