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Rijkaard set to welcome back Eto'o

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Thierry Henry may be sidelined but FC Barcelona have received a boost after Samuel Eto'o was given the all-clear to make his long-awaited return this weekend.

A fit Samuel Eto'o will be welcomed by Frank Rijkaard
A fit Samuel Eto'o will be welcomed by Frank Rijkaard ©Getty Images

Thierry Henry may be sidelined but FC Barcelona have received a timely boost after Samuel Eto'o was given the all-clear to return against RC Deportivo La Coruña this weekend following a thigh injury.

Long absence
The Cameroonian international has made just one Primera División appearance this season, in the opening day draw with Real Racing Club Santander, after hobbling out of a friendly against FC Internazionale Milano on 28 August. The news is good timing for coach Frank Rijkaard, who will be without Henry for the next fortnight after the France international suffered a slipped disc. Eto'o could be in line for his first UEFA Champions league appearance in nine months as Barça face VfB Stuttgart next Tuesday.

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