Messi returns to Barca squad vs Girona as Denis named despite transfer rumours

Barcelona have announced their squad before Girona clash as Messi and Busquets return, Denis Suarez is still included despite his links with Arsenal.

After the Copa del Rey first leg tie with Sevilla, in which several mainstays were rested, Ernesto Valverde has brought his heavyweights back in and has left out Jeison Murillo.

Nineteen players have been named in the matchday squad, including new signing Kevin-Prince Boateng.

Full Squad vs Girona

Goalkeepers: Ter Stergen, Cillessen

Defenders: Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Vermaelen, Alba, Roberto

Midfielders: Rakitic, Sergio, Denis Suarez, Coutinho, Arthur, Alena, Vidal

Forwards: Messi, Suarez, Malcom, Kevin-Prince Boateng