Sergino Dest was back in Barcelona training on Monday and looks set to be in contention to face Granada in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.
The right-back has been struggling with a thigh problem in recent weeks and hasn’t played since the final of the Spanish Super Cup.
Oscar Mingueza has continued to deputize at right-back in his absence but now faces real competition for a place with Dest and Sergi Roberto back in action.
Roberto made his return after two months out as a substitute in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Athletic at the Camp Nou.