Philippe Coutinho, Andrés Iniesta, and Javier Mascherano are on their way to a return to action following injury layoffs. They’re back in training as FC Barcelona prepares a crucial match against Espanyol.
Barça lost the first leg of the Copa del Rey tie 0-1 to their crosstown rivals, so they’ll be needing a win - by either 2 goals or by a score of 1-0 followed by a shootout - to stay alive in the competition.
Due to Thomas Vermaelen’s injury, Mascherano could be on the bench. It remains to be seen if Coutinho is ready for his debut for Barcelona, against the team he spent one season on loan for.