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Barcelona midfielder begins recovery, defender returns to training pitch

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:40 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Barcelona midfielder begins recovery, defender returns to training pitch

Summary

Barcelona conducted a training session at St George’s Park, focusing on preparation for the upcoming season. Injured midfielder Frenkie de Jong is recovering from a serious knee injury sustained during the World Cup and is following a conservative rehabilitation plan in the gym. Defender Alejandro Balde, dealing with a less serious pubalgia, participated in a short run with a physiotherapist. Meanwhile, Fermin Lopez, Ronald Araujo, and Marc Bernal trained normally with the squad. Barcelona is scheduled for a friendly against Birmingham City on July 31.

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•Frenkie de Jong is recovering from a serious knee injury.
•Alejandro Balde is dealing with pubalgia but is back on the pitch.
•The squad is training at St George’s Park ahead of the new season.
•Barcelona will face Birmingham City in a friendly on July 31.
•Fermin Lopez, Ronald Araujo, and Marc Bernal train normally.

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2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona training update: Injured midfielder begins recovery in gym, defender back on the pitch

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With just a few weeks remaining before the start of the new season, Barcelona’s preparations for the new campaign is in full swing.While a majority of the players are missing due to an extended Worl...
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