Ernesto Valverde has indicated Lionel Messi and Samuel Umtiti are both ready to return for Barcelona against Real Betis on Sunday but Ousmane Dembele has been dropped.
Messi has been out since breaking his arm against Sevilla on October 20 while Umtiti has been nursing a knee problem and has not played since September 26.
Both are included in the squad to face Betis in La Liga this weekend but there was a surprise omission for Dembele.
Valverde said the 21-year-old had been left out after a "sporting assessment".
Messi's return would come as a major boost to Barca. Their captain was included in the travelling squad to face Inter Milan on Wednesday but was not deemed fit enough even for the bench.
Asked if he could play 90 minutes against Betis, Valverde said: "We will see, but he's lost his fear of falling or struggling against an opponent.
"You have to get that out of your head, you cannot be thinking if you are about to make a bad movement. I have seen him training well and with confidence."
"I'm looking for the best for the team and that's it."
"Far from being a problem, it is perfect to have more possibilities, we will see tomorrow who plays."
"Every coach asks for something and his start to the season is spectacular. A call-up to the national team is well-deserved."
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