Ernesto Valverde does not foresee any of his Barcelona players departing in January, with Milan-linked defender Jean-Clair Todibo returning to the squad for Saturday s game against Deportivo Alaves.
Teenager Todibo, 19, has played just 77 minutes in LaLiga for Valverde s side this season, and his only start came against Sevilla back in October.
That has led to speculation the Frenchman could be jettisoned to Serie A club Milan next month, though Valverde included Todibo in the 20-man squad Barca named on Friday.
Arturo Vidal is another player who has been linked with a move away from Camp Nou, with reports claiming the Chile international stormed out of training upon leaning he would not be starting Wednesday s Clasico.
However, Valverde does not expect to lose Todibo or Vidal in the next window as he looks to deliver a third straight LaLiga title.
I m really happy with the players I ve got, he told a news conference. I don t expect any modifications.
Ernesto Valverde: We want to close out the year on a high note and get the three points against a side that defend well and go out on the counterattack.
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Though Todibo and Vidal were both named in the group to face Alaves, teenager Ansu Fati was not included.
The club later confirmed Fati faced a spell on the sidelines with a hip problem.
Sergio Busquets missed the goalless draw with Real Madrid because of illness, though Valverde expects the midfielder to return this weekend.
I hope so; he trained normally today, Valverde said.
The fever seems to have gone away, he should be able to play.
