NOVELTY: Rakitic could play against Espanyol and Juventus

The midfield player of the FC Barcelona that had to be substituted in the last meeting of Croatia because of some physical annoyances, Ivan Rakitic, does not suffer a grave setback and foresees that it can be available this Saturday to be ranged against the RCD Espanyol in the third day of League Santander 2017-18, as well as to have also minutes in front of the Juventus in the première of the Champions League 2017-18.

Rakitic Withdrew ahead of time of the party against Kosovo, in the minute 55, by one overloads that it has not gone to greater, according to near sources to the footballer, and that will allow him train beside the rest of his mates and receive the high doctor before the duel in front of the Espanyol.

From Italy, 'Tuttosport' ensures that Rakitic would be descartado for the two next parties of the FC Barcelona (Espanyol and Juventus), but in 'MD' reassure to the fans culé when affirming that it soon will be already again to the orders of Ernesto Valverde.

Croatia plays this Tuesday, and the Wednesday Rakitic will have the free day that concedes usually, by what this Thursday will be when, but decides to do it before, the Croatian player reappear in the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper and the medical services check his physical state.

Valverde, with alternatives on of the table

In any case, if Valverde decided not risking with Rakitic against the Espanyol, could reserve him for the party in front of the Juventus of Turín and put in the place of the Croatian, the Saturday in the Camp Nou, to Sergi Roberto, Paulinho, André Gomes or Denis Suárez, players that well could fulfil with grow in said position, waiting for that Rafinha Alcántara can have also opportunities after his injury.