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Barcelona could be handed a huge injury boost ahead of their trip to Chelsea in the Champions League .

Hansi Flick’s side are missing some key players at present, and that was demonstrated by their shock 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in their last European escapade.

The Culers are missing first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, as well as star winger Raphinha and midfielders Pedri and Gavi.

That said, Pedri could soon return ahead of schedule, having suffered a hamstring injury following his sending off in El Clasico.

The initial fears were that the Spaniard would be

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