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12.01.2007 16:30

Ronaldinho and Oleguer back in squad

Both Ronaldinho and Oleguer are back in the squad for the game against Espanyol this Saturday. The players could play in their first game of the New Year.

Ronaldinho missed the last league match through suspension and the King's cup game due to a tactical decision by the coach. Oleguer missed out on both games while recovering from a knee injury he picked up against Athletico Madrid last year.

Oleguer was given the green light by the club's medical team on Thursday after having already started to train with the rest of the team. Zambrotta has also been given the go ahead to play, although Frank Rijkaard has not brought him back into the squad for the game in Montjuïc. Deco will also miss out on the derby match after picking up a knock in training on Wednesday.

The squad list

Valdés, Belletti, Motta, Márquez, Puyol, Xavi, Gudjohnsen, Giuly, Ronaldinho, Gio, Edmílson, Sylvinho, Ezquerro, Saviola, Oleguer, Iniesta and Jorquera.