Barca midfield trio fighting fever to make Athletic game


Spain national soccer team players (L-R) Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Roberto Soldado attend a training session, ahead of their Confederations Cup soccer match against Uruguay on Sunday at the Pernanbuco Arena Stadium, in Recife June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

(Reuters) - Barcelona midfielders Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Arda Turan are trying to shake off the flu in a bid to be fit for Wednesday’s King’s Cup quarter-final second leg at home to Athletic Bilbao.

The trio will be included in the matchday squad if they have recovered in good time, coach Luis Enrique told a news conference on Tuesday.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Football

Mickey the lion
Charity Shield match cancelled, JDT gets three points
Another operation for Faisal
Selangor, please come play
Soccer-Real's success down to collective sacrifice, Vinicius says
Soccer-Bayern fuming over stoppage-time offside after 2-1 loss to Real
Soccer-Journeyman Joselu takes long and winding road to Champions League final
Soccer-Real Madrid stun Bayern with late fightback to reach Champions League final
Soccer-Villa ready for season's biggest challenge against Olympiakos, Emery says
Soccer-Fiorentina book Conference League final place with Brugge draw

Others Also Read