If the absence of forward Malcom, with permission from Barcelona to negotiate his transfer to Zenit Russia, was the main novelty of the morning training session, the return of midfielder Arthur Melo has been the highlight of the afternoon session.
The Brazilian midfielder has ended his vacation after playing in the Copa America and this afternoon he already did specific work at the Sant Joan Despí Sports City (Barcelona).
Initially, Arthur had permission to join until next Sunday, August 4th, but he has decided to advance his return, largely because of the competition that presents itself this season in the center of the field, which obliges the players who occupy that position to not give anything away and seek a place in Ernesto Valverde's starting eleven from the preseason.
Thus, after the additions of Luis Suarez and now Arthur, the only thing left is the return of the Argentine Lionel Messi, the Chilean Arturo Vidal, and the Brazilian Philippe Coutinho. All of them are scheduled to join the team on Sunday at the Camp Nou, at the Joan Gamper Trophy. EFE
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