Samuel Umtiti
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Arizona Scott
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He was talking about Dembele and here is the link https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2019/01/29/5c502276468aeb71668b46a6.html
...In terms of his own fitness, he isn't sure when he will make his comeback from a knee problem.
"I feel good and I'm focused on my recovery but I hope to return soon, although only God knows when that will happen," he revealed....
I think we all need to chill out on this. The fact he is on the bench and doing stuff out makes me hopeful for a this year and career return, and that Barca isn't rushing him and maybe wants to say wait until close the the quarterfinals unless you feel 100%. Doesn't have the look of a guy whose career is over.
Leo_Messi
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It was good to see him on the stands yesterday night alongside Dembélé. Not much news about his return date but hopefully it won't take much longer. As decent/good as Lenglet has been he is no fit Umtiti.
Not only that, Piqué has basically played in every single game. Full minutes. He could do with a rest. Lenglet as well. Not sure if he will be ready within 3 weeks to face Lyon but he should aim to return for the return leg in mid March. Get a few games before the international break in late March and gain some match rhythm for the last 15 games of the season or so. Crunch time in other words.
Not only that, Piqué has basically played in every single game. Full minutes. He could do with a rest. Lenglet as well. Not sure if he will be ready within 3 weeks to face Lyon but he should aim to return for the return leg in mid March. Get a few games before the international break in late March and gain some match rhythm for the last 15 games of the season or so. Crunch time in other words.
Leo_Messi
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All those emojis nowadays.
We want an injury update FFS. It's been 2+ months now.
Good to see him running and doing some exercises at least.
Luftstalag14
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Exactly, tell is what is going on.
Messigician
Senior Member
Rubbish absolute Rubbish!
Arizona Scott
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Completely agree with how you see it. Murillo and Vermaelen are also decent enough (considering a 5 point gap, not great but not hair thin either) to sprinkle them in some league matches for Pique. Lenglet is young and benefits IMO more from experience than rest. I honestly don't think we need Umtiti for Lyon. The larger picture is having Pique, Lenglet and Umtiti in the best position for each for the CL quarters and later. That means rest for Pique, Lenglet getting more and more responsibility and experience, and Umtiti all the time and rehab until maybe 2 weeks before said CL quarters (and if we get an easy draw in the quarters we can be even more patient).
Arizona Scott
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If we know, opponents (or worst case buyers) know. Sorry there is no reason to provide any external information that could hurt the clubs interests just to alleviate us fans anxiety.
Raketa10
Senior Member
Buyers would require medical exam so they would know for sure. There is nothing to hide here.
FinBarcelonafan
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Wow, not looking good.
Alik
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Looks like you are wrong and the club is asking for surgery.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
It's a true shame and it sounds like he's having issues coping with the fact that he has to go through this surgery. Probably because of the nature of his injury and how bad it could be for his career.
But if conservative treatment is not doing anything he just gotta go through with this and hope for the best. Will probably be a lengthy recovery process.
But if conservative treatment is not doing anything he just gotta go through with this and hope for the best. Will probably be a lengthy recovery process.
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