Gerard Pique has been back in training with Barcelona this week but isn’t expected to feature against Real Valladolid on Monday night in La Liga.
The 34-year-old is on his way back from knee trouble but coach Ronald Koeman won’t take any risks with him because he wants Pique fit for El Clasico, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Pique’s already admitted this week that he’s keen to make his comeback against Los Blancos in a game which could have an impact on where the title ends up at the end of the season.
He told TV3: “The objective is to play against Real Madrid and I want to be involved as soon as possible.