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Barcelona forward and midfielder absent from training ahead of Real Betis clash
TL;DR
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.
Key points
- Barcelona's final training session before facing Real Betis
- Absence of key players from training
- Barcelona aims to recover from a loss to Alaves
- Final home match of the season for Barcelona
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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.
No De Jong, Rashford in training
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.
Q&A
Why were Barcelona players absent from training before the Real Betis match?
The specific reasons for the absence of the forward and midfielder from training have not been disclosed.
What is the significance of the upcoming match between Barcelona and Real Betis?
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.
Who did Barcelona lose to in their last match before facing Real Betis?
Barcelona lost to Alaves in their previous match.
