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Recovering from injuries, Xavi and Adriano are already pushing onto the field.
Barcelona's orchestrator of attacks, Xavi, missed the sixth round match against "Mallorca" due to Achilles tendon pain and was not called up to the Spanish national team for the European Championship qualifiers against Lithuania and Scotland.
According to the defender, the most disturbing thought was that he might have to miss the entire season due to Achilles tendon pain and possible complications. However, now Xavi is determined to return to the field in Saturday's match against "Valencia," who currently hold the top spot in the league table.
Barcelona's medical staff urge caution rather than rushing Xavi back onto the field.
"Xavi is feeling much better. One of his Achilles tendons no longer hurts, while the other still stings a bit. He came to me and stated that he will play in the match against 'Valencia.' I asked him not to talk about it now. There is no need to make hasty decisions, but Xavi's return is imminent," assured the Barcelona doctor.
Newcomer to the Catalan team, Adriano Correia, is also ready to play.
The defender suffered an injury during the match against "Athletic" Bilbao. After playing the first 45 minutes, he was substituted during halftime. It turned out that Adriano injured his left thigh - a small muscle tear was found there.
It was planned that the player would need a few days to recover, but rehabilitation took longer. The footballer had to miss the Champions League match against "Rubin" Kazan and the Primera match against "Mallorca."
"The two-week break in the national championships was very beneficial for me. It all happened at the right time, and I had a great opportunity to rest properly and prepare for new battles," said the defender.
