The midfielder has been out for over a month since
damaging knee ligaments against Valencia, but he has been declared fit
to take part in the Clasico
The 32-year-old midfielder damaged knee ligaments in a 2-1 win at Valencia on October 22 but returned to training last week and has been declared fit to take part in the first Clasico of the season.
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Head coach Luis Enrique told reporters at his news conference: "He's not just the captain, he's the centrepiece of what our style is all about."He offers a lot on and off the field. It's good news, not just because of him as a footballer but what he brings to the team."
Luis Enrique also confirmed defenders Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba are fit to play after overcoming injury concerns.
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"They are in the normal situation of players that have taken knocks, whatever type that might be," he said."They are available, they trained today, they can compete."

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