Barcelona training on Tuesday included Hamza Abdelkarim, who joined a group of Barcelona Atletic and youth players as the first team continued to deal with injuries and the absence of several internationals.
Head coach Hansi Flick called up a number of young players to compensate for the reduced squad numbers. Hamza Abdelkarim trained alongside Max Bonfill, Baba Kourouma, Jordi Pesquer, Shane Kluivert and Oscar Gistau.
The session provided Hamza Abdelkarim and the other young players with an opportunity to train alongside Barcelona's first-team squad and work under Flick.
Frenkie de Jong Makes Partial Return
The training session also saw Frenkie de Jong make a partial return to group training as he continues his rehabilitation from an injury that kept him out for more than two months.
The Dutch midfielder suffered a tear to the medial ligament in his knee during the summer and opted for conservative treatment instead of surgery.
His partial return represents another positive step in his recovery as Barcelona gradually works toward restoring his full fitness.
Raphinha and Joan Garcia Remain Absent
Joan Garcia continued his individual training program after a right knee problem kept him out of Barcelona's latest match against Sevilla and Spain's matches during the international break.
Raphinha also remained away from group training after returning early from Brazil duty because of edema in the back of his right thigh.
Barcelona are taking a cautious approach with the Brazilian winger, particularly given his previous problems in the same area.
Hamza Abdelkarim Gets First-Team Training Opportunity
The combination of injuries and international commitments has created opportunities for Barcelona's young players, with Hamza Abdelkarim among those involved in Tuesday's first-team training session.
Barcelona are continuing their preparations while gradually working injured players back into the squad and using youth-team players when necessary.
Did Hamza Abdelkarim train with Barcelona?
Yes. Hamza Abdelkarim joined Barcelona training alongside several Atletic and youth-team players.
Why did Barcelona call up Hamza Abdelkarim?
Barcelona needed additional players because of injuries and the absence of several first-team internationals.
Did Frenkie de Jong return to Barcelona training?
Yes. De Jong returned to group training on a partial basis as he continues his rehabilitation.
Why is Raphinha still absent from group training?
Raphinha returned early from Brazil duty because of edema in the back of his right thigh.
Which young players trained with Barcelona?
Hamza Abdelkarim trained alongside Max Bonfill, Baba Kourouma, Jordi Pesquer, Shane Kluivert and Oscar Gistau.
