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Samuel Umtiti Says He's Close to Making Barcelona Return from Knee Injury

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti says he's close to making a return to action after being sidelined with a knee injury.

The centre-back has not featured since November's 1-1 La Liga draw with Atletico Madrid but is optimistic he will soon be back out on the pitch.

"I'm good and it's not long now until I can play," he told RAC1 (h/t Sport). "It's all going well. I am about to come back. Now there are lots of important games, in La Liga the Champions League and the Copa del Rey. I want to help the team.