England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck stated it was “a dream” to return to taking part in after nearly a 12 months out following a stroke.
The 25-year-old revealed in March that she sustained a “left occipital infarct” final 12 months however there was no lasting injury to her mind or imaginative and prescient.
Roebuck, who left Manchester Metropolis for Barcelona in June after her contract expired, made her debut in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Actual Betis.
“303 days later. The purpose was at all times to play the sport I really like once more,” she posted on Instagram, external after the sport.
“At instances it felt inconceivable however to do it for Barcelona is a dream.
“It has been a journey. Thanks to everybody who has supported me alongside the way in which. Nothing will ever beat this sense.”
Roebuck made greater than 100 appearances for Metropolis and has 11 England caps. She was a part of England’s Euro 2022-winning squad.
Barca are prime of the Primera Division with 12 wins from 12 video games this season.
Winners of the Champions League for the previous three seasons, they journey to Swedish facet Hammarby within the group stage on Thursday.
