Barcelona England tour gains momentum as Flick eyes Lopez's return
Head coach Hansi Flick received a positive medical report on midfielder Fermin Lopez on a sun‑drenched pitch at the club’s Ciutat Esportiva, confirming the 23‑year‑old is entering the final stage of his hamstring recovery and could join the England pre‑season camp scheduled from July 27 to August 3.
The medical report was delivered on Barcelona’s training ground, confirming that Fermin Lopez is now in the last phase of his rehabilitation. The assessment, made at the club’s Ciutat Esportiva, verifies his progress toward full fitness.
Club doctors noted that the left‑hamstring injury, which sidelined the 23‑year‑old at the end of the previous season, has responded well to treatment. The injury had kept him out of action, but the current response is positive.
Mundo Deportivo reported that Lopez’s condition has improved steadily since the injury occurred. He now hopes to travel with Flick’s squad for the England pre‑season camp, aligning his return with the club’s summer schedule.
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Barcelona’s medical team have cleared him for group sessions, a significant step toward full training. The clearance follows a patient rehabilitation programme designed by the club’s medical and fitness departments.
The Catalan giants view the update as a timely boost, eager to have one of their most energetic midfielders available before the competitive campaign begins. The same muscle problem also ruled Lopez out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In recent weeks his recovery has gathered momentum, allowing participation in group training under the close supervision of Flick and the medical staff. Barcelona have emphasized long‑term fitness over a rushed return.
Lopez has responded well to each stage of rehabilitation, feeling increasingly comfortable as training intensity rises. Flick monitors his condition daily, and both the coaching staff and medical department are satisfied with his steady progress.
With recovery now in its final phase, Lopez aims to join the England camp from July 27 to August 3, hoping to gradually return to competitive action. Barcelona plan to feature the Spain international in selected pre‑season friendlies while carefully managing his minutes to minimise further muscle risk.