Vermaelen ready for Barcelona comeback

Barcelona will have another defensive option available to them after Thomas Vermaelen has been declared medically fit to play again following his latest injury. 

The 30-year-old made his last appearance for the La Liga leaders back on March 12 when they beat Getafe 6-0, but later sustained a calf injury in training in early April.

The Belgian will have two opportunities to pay again this season, in the La Liga decider against Granada and the Copa del Rey final versus Sevilla.

"Thomas Vermaelen has been given the medical all clear to return to action," a statement on the club's official website reads.

"The Belgian has now recovered from the calf injury that has kept him out since 11 April."

In his first season after joining from Arsenal the injury-hit defender made only one appearance from the Catalan side. This season he has made 20 appearances in all competitions.