FC Barcelona have been left with only one midfielder, available for selection: Deco
Not only the long term injuries of Samuel Eto´o, Leo Messi and Saviola give Barca boss Frank Rijkaard a headache but also recent injuries of Andres Iniesta, Edmilson and the red card of Thiago Motta cause immense problems in the midfield department.

But there have been announced some positive news from the medical departement yesterday. Xavi will be fit enough to travel to Mallorca, despite doubts about his match fitness. The Barcelona midfielder was injured two weeks ago in the 2-2 draw against Chelsea and has missed the three games since, against Recreativo Huelva, CF Badalona and Real Zaragoza.


However, the Spanish international has been declared fit by the medical staff, though they are still worried about his match fitness:
The only thing he needs is to regain match fitness. After being out for so many days, his muscles could have suffered.


Xavi Hernandez will return to training this morning but is expected to train separately over the next few days.