Barcelona have received encouraging news on Fermin Lopez, with the midfielder making significant progress in his recovery ahead of the 2026\/27 La Liga season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to Nil Sola on Que T\u2019hi Jugues<\/a>, the 23-year-old is already jogging and running again, which is another important milestone in his rehabilitation following foot surgery.<\/p>\n The update arrives as Barcelona pre-season officially gets underway<\/a> at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, where Hansi Flick has welcomed the first group of players back for medical checks and fitness assessments.\u00a0<\/p>\n Although Fermin is still following an individual programme, the club is increasingly optimistic that he will be available for the opening week of the league campaign on the weekend of 22-23 August.<\/p>\n Fermin Lopez\u2019s recovery gathering pace<\/p>\n The latest Barcelona news suggests Fermin\u2019s rehabilitation is progressing exactly as planned<\/a> after the fractured metatarsal he suffered against Real Betis brought his previous season to a premature end.<\/p>\n The injury not only required surgery but also ruled him out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, depriving both the player and Spain of an important midfield option<\/a> during the tournament.<\/p>\n