Absent for several weeks, Azzedine Ounahi is nearing a return to the Girona FC squad. The Moroccan international midfielder, who was injured during his time with the national team, has entered a decisive phase of his recovery and could make an appearance on the roster for the big match against FC Barcelona.
Gradual recovery after a muscle injury
The Catalan club communicated at the end of January about the nature of the issue: a leg injury (calf/soleus area according to follow-ups), without announcing a specific duration of unavailability, in line with its usual policy. Since then, the progress has been deemed sufficiently positive to consider a return to collective training, an essential step before a call-up.
Goal: to be (at least) in the squad
According to several consistent reports, the match against FC Barcelona is seen as the first realistic opportunity to see Ounahi back in the squad, although a direct return to the starting eleven seems unlikely after a prolonged absence. The coaching staff still needs to make a decision after the latest training sessions and final medical evaluations.
A valuable reinforcement for Míchel
For Girona, recovering Ounahi — even as a substitute — would represent a significant advantage in managing the tempo, ball progression, and the ability to withstand Barcelona’s pressing. His profile (work rate, technique, ability to break lines) is certainly missed in this type of high-intensity match.
