MX23RW : Sunday, January 19 05:58:27| >> :120:28301:28301:

Luis Enrique pleased for Thomas Vermaelen

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique comments on Thomas Vermaelen's return from a long-term hamstring problem.

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has said that it is "very good news" to have Thomas Vermaelen available for the final stretch of the season.

The Belgian international joined the Spanish side from Arsenal last summer, but has not yet made his debut following a long-term hamstring problem.

The centre-back has now been declared fit and available, however, and could play some part against Getafe in La Liga on Tuesday evening.

"It's very good news for him and for the team. Now he needs to get into the right rhythm. Of course he'll help us, let's see whether that is on or off the pitch," Enrique told reporters at a press conference.

The 29-year-old has recently been linked with a move to Everton, with reports claiming that Barcelona were prepared to cut their losses this summer.

ID:219627: cacheID:219627:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1536:
Written by
Matt Law
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Thomas Vermaelen in action for Barcelona B on September 24, 2014
Read Next:
Vermaelen ready for Barcelona debut
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Atletico MadridAtletico20135234132144
2Real Madrid19134243192443
3Barcelona20123552232939
4Athletic Bilbao19106329171236
5Villarreal198653431330
6Mallorca199371921-230
7Real Sociedad198471713428
8GironaGirona208482827128
9Sevilla207582329-626
10Rayo Vallecano196762222025
11Real BetisBetis206772226-425
12Osasuna196762328-525
13Celta Vigo197392830-224
14Las PalmasLas Palmas196492429-522
15Leganes205781929-1022
16Getafe204881417-320
17AlavesAlaves2055102432-820
18Espanyol2054111932-1319
19Real ValladolidValladolid2043131439-2515
20Valencia1927101829-1113


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!