Jordi Alba returns to Barcelona training

Jordi Alba has handed Barcelona a major boost by returning to first-term training with the club.

The Spanish international has not played for the La Liga champions since September after suffering a series of thigh injuries.

However, the full-back was present during the club's training session on Tuesday morning, two weeks after he was initially expected to return.

It is expected that the 24-year-old will play his part for the club before the winter break in Spain.