Plane crash survivor Alan Ruschel will play for Chapecoense in a preseason cordial against Barcelona on Aug. 7.
The Brazilian club were setting out to play in the main leg of the Copa Sudamericana last against Atletico Nacional last November when their stream conveying players, club authorities and columnists descended close to the Colombian city of Medellin.
Safeguard Ruschel, 27, was among the six survivors of the crash, in which 71 individuals kicked the bucket. The Nova Hartz-conceived left-back required surgery on genuine back damage yet has now continued preparing.
Chapecoense have revamped their squad and have since come back to focused activity in South America however Ruschel's recuperation and accessibility speak to a "vital stride'' for the two gatherings.
"Chapecoense can affirm that after a joint choice by the board, the branch of football and the player himself, who is fit to play, the official return of Alan Ruschel to the side will happen on August 7 against Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
