Chidera Ejuke

Ejuke (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Girona, manager Xavi Garcia Pimienta told media Friday. "Ejuke trained throughout the week and will be available for this match."

Ejuke (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against Valencia, manager Xavi Garcia Pimienta told media Friday during his pre-match press conference. "Ejuke is not ready yet, he wants to play, but he's still in the reconditioning process."

Ejuke (hamstring) was expected to return in early February, but he was spotted in team training Thursday morning ahead of Saturday's game against Valencia, according to his club.

Ejuke (hamstring) is expected to return to group training around mid-January with an eye toward returning to action at some point in early February, according to Pepe Jimenez of El Desmarque.

Ejuke (hamstring) is expected to return by mid-January, according to manager Garcia Pimienta. "Chidera is taking small steps as per our normal recovery schedule. The difference between having surgery and not having surgery does not change the duration of the injury and it is expected that by mid-January he will be able to join the group and by the end of January or early February he should be ready to compete again for a place in the team. He is feeling good, and he has a smile on his face and that is what's important."