More good news as Barcelona duo train normally ahead of Levante encounter

Barcelona’s injury cloud is lifting at the perfect moment. Only three days before Sunday’s La Liga meeting with Levante at Spotify Camp Nou, Hansi Flick’s squad returned to Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Friday and were met with a double boost: Eric Garcia and Marcus Rashford completed the entire session without restrictions.

Garcia had signalled to the bench midway through last Monday’s 2-1 win over Girona after feeling tightness in his hamstring. Early fears of a strain were dispelled by subsequent medical tests, and the 23-year-old defender’s seamless reintegration into full training puts him firmly in contention for weekend minutes.

Rashford’s situation had appeared more cautious. The England forward, on loan from Manchester United, sat out the victories against Atlético Madrid and Girona after sustaining a knock to his left knee in the previous outing versus Mallorca. Initial forecasts suggested a return after the international break, yet the 26-year-old moved without discomfort throughout Friday’s drills and could now be fast-tracked back into Flick’s attacking options.

Their timely recoveries follow yesterday’s welcome update on Pedri, who trained with the main group for the first time since his recent setback and is also expected to feature against Levante. With Gavi edging closer to rejoining full sessions, the treatment table that had threatened to derail Barça’s early-season momentum is suddenly looking far less crowded.

Should the current trajectory hold, Flick will have a near-complete squad to choose from as the Catalans aim to maintain their perfect start to the domestic campaign.