Good news at the Joan Gamper training ground: Pedri finally trained with the group after his injury, and there was also a hopeful video of Gavi working at nearly full intensity with the ball.
There are only 72 hours until the LaLiga match against Levante, a couple of weeks until the decisive Copa tie against Atlético, and shortly after the Champions Round of 16 first leg. March will be a crucial month for Barça: it can come out stronger or lose ground. The Copa has become more delicate after the 4-1 setback at the Metropolitano.
Pedri has been described as the team's "compass," and Barça has missed him greatly; his return to the pitch and to group work is significant. The staff also monitored other players: Eric, who was substituted in Girona due to hamstring discomfort, had tests that ruled out an injury; Marcus Rashford, absent from the last two call-ups with left-knee discomfort, and both trained normally with the group and should be available for Sunday’s match at the Spotify Camp Nou if their recovery continues.
Hansi Flick held a long meeting with his staff and the squad after two days of rest to fine-tune things and recover the key points of the style that brought good moments last season: intense high pressing, avoiding turnovers in dangerous areas, defensive line order and tactical positioning.
