Sergi Roberto returns to Barcelona training LaLiga Santander - FC Barcelona Umtiti continues recovery

Barcelona welcomed back Sergi Roberto to the first training session after the Christmas break, while Samuel Umtiti underwent a gym session as he continues his recovery from injury.

After a week of holidays,Ernesto Valverde had most of his players back at his disposal as he prepares for the away match at Getafe coming up on 6 January.

The South American contingent of Leo Messi, Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal, Arthur and Malcom, however, have been allowed to return on 2 January, as has Munir El Haddadi.

The return of Sergi Roberto was the highlight of the session, as the full-back has been out of competitive action since an injury picked up on 26 November against Atletico Madrid.

Umtiti, meanwhile, had an isolated session in the gym after a month of treatment in Qatar.

Summer signing Moussa Wague also trained, and will be eligible to play from the New Year once his bureaucratic issues are solved.

Sunday's session also saw new arrival Jeison Murillo train with his new teammates.