Pedri and Marcus Rashford give Barcelona a boost as Hansi Flick’s side get back to work

Barcelona returned to the training ground on Thursday morning after manager Hansi Flick granted the squad a short break following their disappointing La Liga loss to Girona. The session brought encouraging news for the club and its supporters, as both Pedri and Marcus Rashford rejoined their teammates ahead of Sunday’s upcoming fixture against Levante.

Pedri, sidelined for the past month with a hamstring injury, trained without issue and is anticipated to feature as a substitute during the weekend encounter as the club continues a cautious reintegration plan. Similarly, Rashford has resumed full training after a minor knee complaint; his availability adds another attacking option for Flick, who is eager to see an immediate reaction from his players.

The only absentees remain Gavi and Andreas Christensen, leaving the German coach with a near-complete roster to choose from.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Flick addressed the squad for approximately one hour before training, reviewing the shortcomings exposed in the Girona defeat and outlining expectations for the Levante match. Barcelona edged Levante 3-2 when the sides met earlier in the campaign at the Ciutat de València, and Flick will hope for a similarly positive outcome to steady the team’s momentum.