Denis Suárez returns to Barcelona squad for Catalan derby

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Elliott Bretland·23 September 2018

The midfielder returns to action after picking up an injury in pre-season and replaces Rafinha in Ernesto Valverde’s 18-man squad.

Brazilian summer signing Arthur Melo is also back after recovering from a sickness bug which stopped him from training on Friday.

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Malcom, meanwhile, remains sidelined with an ankle problem.

Sergi Samper, another recent returnee, Thomas Vermaelen and Carles Aleña have been left out.

Barcelona squad vs Girona

Goalkeepers: Ter Stegen, Cillessen.

Defenders: Semedo, Piqué, Lenglet, Jordi Alba, Sergi Roberto and Umtiti.

Midfielders: Rakitic, Busquets, Denis Suárez, Coutinho, Arthur and Arturo Vidal.

Forwards: Luis Suárez, Messi, Dembélé and Munir.