[Saba Sports News] Barcelona will play AS Monaco in the first round of the Champions League group stage, making its European debut of the new season. Ansu Fati, the No. 10, was called up and will make his debut on his return to Barcelona. Barcelona are looking to get off to a good start in the Champions League after a five-game winning streak in La Liga.
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Although Barcelona are currently full of injuries, the situation is gradually improving. Gavi and Frenkie de Jong will not be available for the match, but both have been able to train with the team and are expected to return soon. Ronald Araujo was also omitted from the squad and will be out for another two months. However, Fatti’s return is undoubtedly a surprise for Barcelona.
Faty returned to Barcelona in the summer after completing a loan spell at Brighton. He has won the trust of coach Julian Nagelsmann after a stellar pre-season. However, in training on July 23, Fati unfortunately injured again, plantar fasciitis ruled him out of Barcelona’s first five La Liga games of the new season.
Unlike his predecessor Xavi, Frick has not given up on Faty. Speaking at a press conference, Frick said of Fatti’s recovery: “Fatti will probably play 30 minutes, maybe even 45 minutes if it’s good. I won’t say where he will play but he is ready. In training, he enjoys his football and scores a lot of goals.”