Arturo Vidal hopeful of Barcelona starting spot

Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal has once again reiterated his desire to be selected in Ernesto Valverde’s starting XI against Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

The 31-year-old only joined Barca this summer but has surprisingly started just two of a possible 12 La Liga matches to date this campaign and is said to be frustrated.

Returning from the international break – where he netted twice for Chile against Honduras – the central midfielder once again believes he should be in Barca’s starting line-up.

“I have returned from the international break and I’m here in Barcelona to work hard and impress,” Vidal is cited as saying by Diario Sport.

“Now I feel that I am at full capacity, at 100% and feeling very good. I scored a couple of goals and played really well, so I am in a good moment.

“Now I believe I am in a position to start but that is a decision which is up to the Coach.”

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