Barcelona Resume Training After Covid-19 Scare Ahead Of Trip To Athletic Bilbao

 

Barcelona have not been convincing this season so far under their new manager, Ronald Koeman. The Catalan side are currently 10 points behind the league leaders, Atletico Madrid. 

Ronaldo Koeman side have continued to struggle away from home especially when they their talisman, Lionel Messi isn't available. 

Two weeks ago, Messi missed the draw against Eibar which saw Barcelona play a 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou after Braithwaite missed a penalty. 

But the Argentine international returned for the away trip to Huesca, which he assisted the goal scored by Frenkie De Jong. 

Barcelona set to face Athletic Bilbao at the San Mamés on Wednesday night. 

It's been gathered that Barcelona players have return to training after their camp was lockdown after two members tested positive for coronavirus. 

According to the club statement which read: "In accordance with La Liga protocol, the FC Barcelona first-team squad undertook PCR tests on Tuesday morning. All tests came back negative, and thus training will take place this afternoon from 6pm CET."

The players took part on some light training which was supervised the manager, Koeman.  

Ahead of the game, it's been gathered that Gerard Pique, Ansu Fati and Philippe Coutinho remain long time absentees due to injuries. 

Check out the Barcelona squad vs Athletic Bilbao below:

1 ter Stegen

2 Dest

4 R Araujo

5 Sergi

7 Griezmann

8 Pjanić

9 Braithwaite

10 Messi

11 O Dembélé

12 Riqui Puig

13 Neto

15 Lenglet

16 Pedri

17 Trincão

18 Jordi Alba

21 F de Jong

23 Umtiti

24 Junior

26 Iñaki Peña

28 O Mingueza

29 Konrad