Barcelona defender returns to training after recovering from illness | OneFootball

After enjoying a couple of days of rest, FC Barcelona players returned to training today, with preparations getting underway for the weekend La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano.

The Blaugrana have secured two wins in two games and will be gunning for a hat-trick at the Vallecas before playing their first home game of the season.

Andreas Christensen back in training

Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, Andreas Christensen was the standout news from Wednesday’s Barcelona training session.

The Danish defender had been absent from the previous session on Sunday after waking up unwell and receiving Flick’s permission to rest at home.

Having recovered from the issue, Christensen rejoined the squad as normal at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper today.

Back in training. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

The centre-back featured for the final 15 minutes against Levante, replacing Ronald Araujo, and helping close out the game in a back three with Eric Garcia and Pau Cubarsi.

Christensen has a contract until 2026 with Barcelona, but is determined to fight for more minutes under Hansi Flick.

The coach values the former Chelsea star’s composure and vision in possession, particularly after the departure of Íñigo Martínez.

The defender has also received a call-up to the Danish national team, 14 months after his last appearance.

As for the training session, all players were available except for Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Marc Bernal.