The Belgian defender has been sidelined with a hamstring problem since his summer switch from Arsenal but is on the road to recovery
Thomas Vermaelen is edging closer to making his Barcelona debut after returning to training.
The Belgian defender suffered a hamstring injury in last summer's World Cup prior tohis move to the Nou Camp from Arsenal.
Vermaelen has been unable to shake off the problem and was forced to go under the knife in December in a bid to fix it.
However, the 29-year-old is well on the road to recovery and joined in sessions with his team-mates on Wednesday.
A statement on Barcelona's website said: "The main novelty at the training session was Thomas Vermaelen.
"The Belgian defender was able to complete part of training with the rest of the group."
Vermalen has denied reports that he will not play for Barcelona this season and said fans should be patient ahead of his return.
"Everything is going according to plan, therefore I am right on schedule to get back in the squad in April," he said. "I am looking forward to contributing to Barca's success this season.
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