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Fermin Lopez nearing full fitness for Barcelona friendlies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:15 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Fermin Lopez nearing full fitness for Barcelona friendlies

Summary

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is approaching full fitness following a challenging summer recovering from a fractured metatarsal. He missed the World Cup due to injury but has integrated into team training during pre-season in England. Reports indicate he could play in upcoming friendlies, including the Udine triangular tournament and against Ittihad Tangier on August 15. Lopez aims for game time in the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 19 and is expected to be ready for Barcelona's La Liga opener against Elche on August 23.

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By the Numbers

•Fermin Lopez suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal last season.
•He missed the World Cup but has worked on his fitness over the summer.
•Lopez has begun group training and performed well in an intra-squad match.
•He aims to feature in friendlies against Ittihad Tangier and in the Joan Gamper Trophy.
•Lopez is expected to be fit for La Liga's opening match against Elche.

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5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona midfielder closing in on full fitness; could feature in upcoming friendlies

What they're saying

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While many of the Barcelona stars are currently enjoying an extended break in light of their success at the World Cup, Fermin Lopez is coming on the back of worst summer imaginable.The Spaniard was on...
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