World Sports: Barcelona is expected to welcome the return of Rafinha, Pedri and other three players after the international break

The Spanish media "World Sports News" reported that Barcelona is expected to welcome Rafinha, Juan Garcia and Pedri back after the international match.

Due to the incomplete team lineup and the absence of many players, Barcelona performed poorly in the El Clasico and even lost the top spot. There will be good news for Flick after the international break.

Flick hopes that none of Barcelona's 11 international players will suffer injuries again. He will also welcome the return of three key players: Raphinha, Juan Garcia and Pedri.

Raphinha injured his right hamstring in the game against Real Oviedo and was originally scheduled to return in the national derby. He will resume training with the team next Tuesday and is expected to play against Bilbao. Juan Garcia, who was also injured in that game and underwent surgery, has been training with the team for several days and will be able to start against Bilbao.

The only doubt is Pedri. Although Pedri's recovery is progressing well, there are still doubts whether he can make it to the game against Bilbao. If he is included in the matchday squad, he may be able to play a few minutes, but the focus is now on ensuring that Flick has him available for the Champions League tie against Chelsea, just three days before Barca's clash with Bilbao.