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Barcelona's forward and midfielder were absent from training ahead of their match against Real Betis. The team aims to rebound from a recent loss to Alaves in their final home game of the season.
Barcelona forward and midfielder absent from training ahead of Real Betis clash
FC Barcelona are holding their final training session ahead of Sunday’s home game against Real Betis in La Liga.
Having been beaten by Alaves last time out, the Catalans will be eager to get back to winning ways and send their fans home smiling in what will be the final home match of the season.
Leading up to the game, though, SPORT reports that Frenkie de Jong and Marcus Rashford did not take part in training, and the reasons for their absences remain unclear.
Absent from training. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
De Jong had already been left out of the squad for the match against Alaves, although he was seen back on the training pitch yesterday.
The specific reasons for the absence of the forward and midfielder from training have not been disclosed.
The match is crucial for Barcelona as it is their final home game of the season and they are looking to recover from a recent loss.
Barcelona lost to Alaves in their previous match.

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Rashford, meanwhile, participated normally in Friday’s session, and the club has not released any statement regarding a physical issue.
Hansi Flick is scheduled to speak to the media shortly and is expected to provide an update regarding both players.
For now, Barcelona maintain that there is no injury, particularly, in De Jong’s case, with the German coach expected to clarify exactly what is happening with the Dutch midfielder.
Training normally. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Fermin Lopez and Raphinha, who also missed the squad for the previous match, trained normally and are expected to play important roles against Real Betis.
Among the Barça Atletic players involved in training under Flick, Jofre Torrents once again stood out after also participating on Friday.
Alongside the young full-back, Diego Kochen, Eder Aller, Tommy Marques, Alvaro Cortes and Xavi Espart were also present with the senior squad as Barcelona continue integrating academy players during the final stages of the season.