Henry back for Real clash

Forward available after four-week absence

By James Dall   Last updated: 20th December 2007   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Henry back for Real clash

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Barcelona have been handed a major boost via the news that Thierry Henry will be available for the clash with arch-rivals Real Madrid.

The France international has been sidelined for almost four weeks with a back problem, but has now returned to training ahead of 'El Clasico'.

"The therapy done to improve his discopathy has achieved the desired results," read a statement on the club's official website.

"[Henry has] received the green light from doctors and could be one of the big new names on the list [for the game against Real]."

The forward's return to action is a timely one for Frank Rijkaard - who lost Lionel Messi to a thigh strain last Saturday.

League leaders Real travel to second-placed Barcelona on Sunday, in a game that can be seen live on Sky Sports 3