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Barcelona’s Rising Winger Jesse Bisiwu Back in First-Team Training Ahead of Feyenoord Clash
9/8/2026, 12:51:34 PM
Background: Transfer and Recent Form
Jesse Bisiwu, the 18-year-old winger who joined FC Barcelona from Club Brugge this summer, has quickly become part of the club’s attacking plans. After featuring in Barcelona’s 5-0 victory over Valencia, the youngster was involved in the annual Catalan Cup (Copa Catalunya) where a harsh challenge saw him stretchered off. Initial reports suggested a serious injury, but medical scans cleared him, allowing a return to training.
Impact on Barcelona’s Squad Options
Bisiwu’s speed, technique and agility provide head coach Hansi Flick with an additional dynamic option as the team prepares for a congested schedule that includes the Champions League opener against Feyenoord. The player’s availability offers the possibility of fresh legs off the bench or a tactical shift in the starting eleven, addressing the club’s need for depth amid a busy fixture list.
Official Confirmation of Availability
Barcelona’s medical staff confirmed that Bisiwu completed the required scans and was cleared to train with the first team at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Coaching staff have indicated that he will be part of the squad named for the upcoming match, though the decision on whether he will start or appear as a substitute remains pending.
What to Expect Against Feyenoord
With the Champions League match scheduled for Wednesday, Bisiwu’s inclusion adds a youthful spark to Barcelona’s attacking line-up. If utilized, his pace on the wing could stretch Feyenoord’s defense and give Flick a different dynamic to exploit, especially after the team’s recent dominant display against Valencia. The final squad list will reveal whether the 18-year-old earns minutes in his European debut.
