Team News | Thomas about James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin

And before this first excursion, Thomas was able to offer us an update about four players, whom we ended last season when all four were on the side after injuries.

Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Radu Dragusin missed the end of the season when we culminated in Bilbao in the Europa League Trophy that night.

Now, just two months later, all four have their eyes return to the campaign – although some are closer than others …

After his first press conference as head coach, Thomas said: “Lucas Bergvall was very good in the grass, he trained every session and looks good. I am very satisfied with it.”

“James Maddison did rehabilitation, but in the last few sessions he carried out partial meetings (with the rest of the squad), so that is also positive. He gets closer.

“Radu and Deki are a little further away. So, Lucas, good, no problem. Maddison comes closer.”