Valverde has everyone back except Vidal as Espanyol preparation continues

Barcelona trained on Thursday morning at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despí. Ernesto Valverde, for the first time this week, had nearly all his internationals back.

The latest to return were Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Sergi Roberto, Murillo, Coutinho and Arthur Melo -- the coac his just waiting on Arturo Vidal now. Riqui Puig also trained with the first team.

Valverde had recovered Ter Stegen, Cillessen, Semedo, Rakitic, Todiblo, Messi, Aleñá, Umtiti and Vermaelen on Wednesday.

While Cillessen continues to train alone, Lionel Messi completed the session again and should be fine for Espanyol after missing Argnetina's game against Morocco with a groin problem.

Luis Surez is also making good progress from an ankle injury ahead of Saturday's Catalan derby at Camp Nou.