Pedri, De Jong and Dembele could be back for Atletico clash

Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid on Sunday (16:15) in La Liga. Xavi Hernandez is not giving up and insists on counting on Pedri Gonzalez, Frenkie de Jong and Ousmane Dembele for the match.

The 'Cules' enjoyed the presence of the three of them doing partial work alongside the rest of their teammates. The trio were in the spotlight along with Lamine Yamal and youth players Marc Casade, Aleix Garrido and Angel Alarcon.

Pedri Gonzalez got injured on 16th February at Old Trafford against Manchester United. Xavi Hernandez said that everything will depend on the feelings of the midfielder. Nobody wanted to force and this could be the definitive one.

As for Frenkie de Jong, the Dutch midfielder has already been out for a month after an injury picked up in 'El Clasico'. The '21' is working without problems and Atletico Madrid could be the opponent for his return.

Finally, Ousmane Dembele suffered a injury in Girona on 28th January. Recovery times have not been as quick as expected and the Frenchman's medical history suggests that caution is the best option.