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Luis Suarez 'Walking Normally' After Surgery, Barcelona Hopeful of May Return

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Barcelona's Luis Suarez is reportedly ahead of schedule in his efforts to return from a serious knee injury, with the striker said to be walking normally following surgery.

The 33-year-old underwent an operation on the "external meniscus of his right knee" in mid-January, and there were fears he wouldn't feature again this season.

However, Ruben Uria and Ignasi Oliva of Goal reported Suarez is off crutches and hopeful of returning to action in time for Barca's last four league fixtures of the campaign.

Barcelona have five league fixtures scheduled in May: They'll host Espanyol and Osasuna at the Camp Nou, while they're due to face Villarreal, Real Valladolid and Alaves away from home.