Barcelona's Fermin Lopez on track to return for league opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is making significant progress in his recovery from a foot injury. Lopez, who missed the World Cup due to a fifth metatarsal fracture, is expected to join the team for training in the coming weeks. While he won't participate when the squad reports on July 13, the club anticipates he may travel with them to a pre-season camp in England. The aim is for him to be fit for the La Liga season opener against Elche on August 22-23. His return is seen as crucial for Barcelona as they prepare to defend their title.
- •Fermin Lopez is recovering from surgery on his right foot.
- •He missed the World Cup due to the metatarsal injury.
- •Barcelona expects him available for the season opener against Elche.
- •Lopez has been training under the supervision of physiotherapist Jose Cortes.
- •He may feature in a pre-season friendly against Birmingham on July 31.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona attacker racing back to fitness and should be available for league opener
"Fermin Lopez endured one of the most difficult moments of his career last May, when an untimely injury ruled him out of the World Cup.But the Barcelona midfielder is now making rapid strides in his re...
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