Overview
- His participation was visible on a club training livestream, marking his first team session since the July 24 operation.
- He trained alongside Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny, with Garcia established as the current starter under Hansi Flick.
- Spanish reports indicate he does not yet have full medical clearance and a near-term return to Barcelona’s lineup is unlikely.
- La Liga classified him as a long‑term injury case after surgery, a designation that permitted roster flexibility during his four‑month absence.
- Earlier disputes over medical records and the captaincy linger in the background as media link him with possible January options, while Julian Nagelsmann stresses he needs regular playing time.