Barcelona receive double injury boost for PSG clash

Koeman has recalled two players from injury ahead of the Blaugrana’s Champions League showdown with PSG.

Gerard Pique has made FC Barcelona’s 21-man squad for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, with Martin Braithwaite also making a return from injury.

Ronald Koeman’s side will meet French champions, and last season’s Champions League runners-up, PSG at Camp Nou for the first leg of their last-16 tie.

The injury-stricken hosts are without Philippe Coutinho, Sergi Roberto, Ansu Fati, Ronald Araujo. But Pique’s return to training offered hope of a return to action, with the center-back having completed full sessions on Sunday and Monday.

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Barcelona manager Koeman revealed in his pre-match conference he would make a final decision on whether Pique, who has been sidelined since November with a knee injury, on Tuesday morning.

And now it’s official, the 34-year-old has made the squad to offer Koeman more defensive options. His speedy recovery has reportedly impressed the club’s medical staff, and there is a chance he could even start.

Braithwaite, meanwhile, is another player to return from injury. The Danish striker has missed Barcelona’s last two games against Sevilla and Alaves through a hamstring injury. However, he completed a full training session on Monday and is back in the squad.