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04.11.2008 10:00

Gudjohnsen and Pedro return

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The two players, who were given medical clearance on Friday, are in the squad that faces Basel. Dani Alves and Touré Yaya are rested.

The coaching staff announced the names of the 18 players that will face Basel in the Champions League at midday on Tuesday. The main newcomers are Eidur Gudjohnsen and Pedro, who after getting injured while away on international duty were given the medical go-ahead on Friday.

The Icelander has not played since the match with Atlético Madrid (6-1), while Pedro’s last outing was at home to Sporting Lisbon (3-1), in the Champions League opener.

Meanwhile, Dani Alves, Touré Yaya and Albert Jorquera have all been left out of the side.

The squad

So the full squad is: Valdés, Pinto, Henry, Márquez, Xavi, Piqué, Iniesta, Puyol, Cáceres, Sylvinho, Bojan, Eto’o, Messi, Hleb, Gudjohnsen, Sergio Busquets, Víctor Sánchez and Pedro.