Jordi Alba will be given the green light to return to action for Barcelona in their La Liga match against Athletic Club this Sunday.

Albert Rogè

Luis Enrique will be able to count on the left-back, with confirmation of the player's fitness expected to arrive on Saturday morning, allowing him to travel to Bilbao with the rest of his teammates.

Alba was injured in the match against Roma in pre-season and he missed the UEFA Super Cup and both legs of the Spanish Super Cup.

With his return, Luis Enrique will be able to patch together a better-looking defence than previously anticipated. Dani Alves will play on the right, Mascherano and Bartra in the middle, with Alba taking his place on the left.

Gerard Pique and Jeremy Mathieu are both suspended, while Douglas is still injured. Adriano is a dobut, but Thomas Vermaelen is available.