Head coach of the "blue-garnet" Ernesto Valverde counts on the defender Thomas Vermaelen.
Belgian bek moved to Barcelona from Arsenal in 2014.
Since then, to play, Thomas was constantly hampered by injuries that haunted him even during the one-year lease in Roma in the 2016-2017 season.
Despite such serious and regular problems Vermaelen with health, Barcelona's head coach Ernesto Valverde continues to count on him.
According to Sport, the management of the "blue-garnet" wants to sell the player, but Valverde tries to persuade the club's bosses to leave Thomas in the team.
Last season 32-year-old Vermaelen spent 14 matches in La Liga.
Earlier Valverde said that he was satisfied with the debut of midfielder Arthur for Barcelona.