Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has been handed a boost as Fermín López, Pablo Torre and Gerard Martín are set to return early from international duty.
All three players were with Spain’s Under-21s on Friday in a 2-2 draw with Czechia but will now be released from the squad.
Manager Santi Denia has agreed to allow all three players to head home in order to prepare for Thursday’s match against Osasuna.
Here’s the official statement:
“David Torres and Raúl Moro , both Real Valladolid players, will join the U-21 national team’s squad this Saturday, which will continue training in Lorca until its trip to Darmstadt on Monday to play against Germany on Tuesday.