Hansi Flick receives positive update on key midfielder’s fitness ahead of Barcelona’s England tour

Hansi Flick receives positive update on key midfielder’s fitness ahead of Barcelona’s England tour Barcelona have been handed encouraging news ahead of the new campaign, with Fermin Lopez entering the final stage of his recovery and closing in on a long-awaited return to action. According to Mundo Deportivo , the Barcelona midfielder is progressing well after suffering a hamstring injury at the end of last season and is now hoping to travel with Hansi Flick’s squad for the club’s pre-season training camp in England.  This Barcelona injury news comes as a timely boost for the Catalan giants, who are eager to have one of their most energetic midfielders available before the competitive campaign begins. Fermin Lopez nearing full fitness Fermin’s recovery has gathered momentum over recent weeks, with the midfielder now taking part in group training sessions under the close supervision of Hansi Flick and Barcelona’s medical staff. The 23-year-old suffered a muscle injury in his left hamstring during the closing stages of last season, a setback that ultimately ruled him out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  Fermin Lopez’s recovery is on track. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Since then, Barcelona have adopted a patient approach to his rehabilitation , focusing on long-term fitness rather than accelerating his return. According to the report, the midfielder has responded well to every stage of his recovery programme and is feeling increasingly comfortable as training intensity continues to rise. It is said that Flick is monitoring Fermin’s condition daily, with both the coaching staff and medical department satisfied by his steady progress. Fermin hopes to feature during England pre-season camp With his recovery entering its final phase, Fermin is aiming to join Barcelona’s training camp in England, scheduled to run from July 27 to August 3, where he hopes to gradually return to competitive action. Fermin Lopez could feature in some of Barcelona’s pre-season matches. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) The plan is for the Spain international to feature in selected pre-season friendlies as part of his final preparation before the start of the new season.  Rather than rushing him back immediately, Barcelona intend to carefully manage his minutes to minimise the risk of another muscle problem. Throughout his rehabilitation, Fermin has followed an individual programme designed by the club’s medical and fitness departments.  Every phase of the process has been completed without unnecessary pressure or strict deadlines, allowing the injury to heal properly before he resumed full team activities.