Barcelona will be close to full strength for this weekend’s derby against Espanyol with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez fit to play.
Messi picked up a groin injury while on international duty with Argentina and was ruled out of the country’s friendly against Morocco as a precaution.
Meanwhile, Suarez’s availability was a bigger concern, as the Uruguayan struggled to overcome a badly sprained ankle suffered just before the international break.
However, both players will be available for selection when the Blaugrana take on rivals Espanyol on Saturday.
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Ousmane Dembele, Rafinha, and Jasper Cillessen were ruled out of the contest due to injury.
With just 10 matches remaining this season, Barcelona sit atop the Liga table while holding a 10-point edge over second-place Atletico Madrid.
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