As of the time of writing, FC Barcelona lethal front two consisting of messi and dembele have not returned to full training, with each still doing recovery work.
With the beginning of the champions league group stages next week and the return of liga games , the clubs guns should all be fit and ready to fire holes in the net of opposing teams ....
Photos sourced from fcb official site
Considering the liga matches played , I think the team have lacked that shear attacking force and goals galore that they
bring due to numerous injuries and by saturday in the match against Valencia, valvelde will need them all fit and firing to ensure all 3 points because going into the game without the guns might result in losing, Valencia are no small opponents, valverde will need to bring his best tactics to bear. Apart from the betis match, other matches have exposed his poor tactics, with which teams with high and quick press catch Barcelona off guard .
The team will need a lot of quick fire goals which can come from the essential Lionel messi (team figurehead) he'll be much needed because the team have lacked the fluidity they normally show in possession and attack when the little genius is available ,they always have him to coordinate the play . Also the pace of dembele on the wing will be needed to unbalance the opposition defence.
Hopefully with the return of luiz Suarez to full team training, Saturday will bring of boat of goals with it ..... Forca barca!!!!!