Gerard Pique missed training on Saturday but has been included in the Barcelona squad for Sunday’s league game against Getafe and should be fit to face Chelsea in the Champions League.
The Barcelona coach told a news conference: “We will have to see if Pique is able to start the game or not.
“I would like all my players to be able to train the day before a game, so if he hasn’t trained then there’s obviously a reason for that.
“It’s true that he still has a problem. The other day we decided to risk him [against Valencia] because it was a decisive game. We will see if he plays, but it’s another important game.”
With Barca’s trip to Stamford Bridge just 10 days away, Valverde added: “We hope he’s fine for Chelsea and, touch wood, he doesn’t have any setbacks.”
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