Barcelona's pre-season schedule in Kenya disrupted by serious health crisis | Barca Universal

Barcelona considered a high-profile friendly versus Liverpool in Kenya for August as part of its summer schedule, attracted by major financial benefits and sporting and commercial value. Reports from Mundo Deportivo say an emerging Ebola outbreak near the African nation has put the trip under scrutiny. Under health and safety protocols, Barcelona cannot travel to areas with significant health risk, so the club is monitoring conditions before deciding. If conditions do not improve, Barcelona may withdraw and must find an alternative opponent to complete pre-season preparation. The club is scheduled to return for pre-season between July 12 and July 13 for medical assessments before training begins at Sant Joan Despí.

"Reports from Mundo Deportivo indicate that an emerging Ebola outbreak near the African nation has placed the proposed trip under scrutiny."

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