Rafinha returns to Barcelona training, Dembele continues recovery

Rafinha returns to Barcelona training, Dembele continues recovery

Rafinha, recibido entre aplausos en el entrenamiento del Barça de este viernes
Rafinha, recibido entre aplausos en el entrenamiento del Barça de este viernes | FC Barcelona

Both Rafinha and Dembele are closing in on returns to action

Mascherano and Iniesta also returned to training on Friday

Barcelona trained on Friday morning at the Ciudad Deportiva Joan Gamper in preparation for Sunday's game at Villarreal. 

The big news was the return of Rafinha Alcantara, who was able to take part in the first half of the session with his teammates. 

On a cold morning in Barcelona, Ernesto Valverde also had Ousmane Dembele, Andres Iniesta and Javier Mascherano involved in part of the session as they close in on returns to action. 

Barça B defender David Costas was also called up to take part. 

Barça's final session before Sunday's game at the Estadio de la Cerámica (20.45) will take place on Saturday at 18.00. 

Prior to the session, Valverde will give a press conference to discuss the game against his former side. 

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