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Marc Casadó is back in Barcelona team training after over a month out with a knee injury. This is a much-needed boost as the season nears its end.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The 21-year-old midfielder trained again on Friday after recovering from a torn ligament in his knee. He got injured during Barcelona’s 2-4 win over Atletico Madrid before the March international break. Casadó is back earlier than expected. This helps the club’s current injury crisis, with Alejandro Balde, Robert Lewandowski, and Jules Kounde all sidelined. Although Casadó probably will not start against Real Valladolid on Saturday, he might get some minutes on the field. The main goal is for him to be fully fit in time for the upcoming Clasico against Real Madrid on May 11.
BIG BOOST FOR BARCELONA
Barcelona have struggled with injuries to key players, especially in midfield where Pedri and Frenkie de Jong have worked hard in recent weeks. Casadó’s availability adds depth and energy at a key point of the campaign. His return is seen as a significant lift, especially after worries that his season might have been over after the initial diagnosis. Barcelona are third in La Liga, three points behind second-placed Girona and five ahead of fourth-place Atletico Madrid, with just four games remaining.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Barcelona play Real Valladolid next, who have already been relegated. This gives the team a good chance to rotate the squad and reintegrate returning players. The bigger challenge for Casadó is to regain match fitness ahead of the key showdown with Real Madrid. Barcelona want to secure second place in La Liga and finish the season strongly, using the depth that comes with Casadó’s return as they end their campaign. The match after Valladolid is the highly anticipated Clasico, with the standings and pride on the line.
