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FC Barcelona<\/a> continued preparations for Monday\u2019s meeting with Rayo Vallecano, who visit the Spotify Camp Nou in the third round of La Liga<\/a> fixtures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After Friday\u2019s session, when only the players who had played fewer minutes or had not featured against Athletic Club trained at high intensity, the entire squad worked together on Saturday. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The final session before the third matchday will take place Sunday at 11:00, followed by Hansi Flick\u2019s press conference at 13:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gavi continues his recovery<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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And, as reported by Mundo Deportivo<\/a><\/em>, fan-favourite Barcelona<\/a> midfielder Gavi<\/a> was again absent from group training as he continues his recovery from the knock to his right knee suffered against Elche.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The midfielder was forced off in the first half of the season-opening fixture at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, and Flick explained on Wednesday that the club expected him to need around a week before returning to training with his teammates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gavi suffered an injury vs Elche. (Photo by Francisco Macia\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The current plan is for Gavi<\/a> to resume normal training after the Rayo Vallecano match, allowing him to prepare for the following fixture against Valencia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Livakovic completes another session<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, new signing Dominik Livakovi took part in his second training session since completing his move to Barcelona<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Croatian goalkeeper signed a four-year contract and watched Thursday\u2019s victory over Athletic Club from the Spotify Camp Nou. He trained for the first time with the squad on Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The club\u2019s intention is for Livakovic to remain with the first-team squad as Joan Garcia\u2019s backup, while competing with Wojciech Szczesny for the role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Livakovic completed his second training session. (Photo courtesy: FC Barcelona<\/a> official website)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, Livakovic is still awaiting registration in La Liga<\/a>. That could have an impact on Monday\u2019s squad selection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Four Bar\u00e7a<\/a> Atletic players involved<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Flick also called up four players from Bar\u00e7a<\/a> Atletic for the session today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Goalkeeper Eder Aller trained with the senior team and could be included in Monday\u2019s squad because Livakovic has not yet been registered. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jesse Bisiwu also remains waiting for some bureaucratic matters to be resolved before he can officially compete, but he trained alongside the first team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brian Farinas and Hamza Abdelkarim completed the session as well, giving Flick additional options from the club\u2019s academy system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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