Pre-season training has already begun in earnest for FC Barcelona, as players slowly but surely work their way back to match fitness.
In a week’s time the Catalans will play Juventus in their first match of a tour of the USA, and will also take in friendlies against Arsenal and Manchester United before flying home for the Gamper match against Tottenham Hotspur.
Although each match is unlikely to have the intensity of a league game, it will still provide Xavi with the opportunity to run the rule over his players and see who is already up for the forthcoming season.