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Stephan El Shaarawy targets Barcelona return

AC Milan striker Stephan El Shaarawy targets a return to first-team action for next month's Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Camp Nou.

AC Milan striker Stephan El Shaarawy has declared that he is targeting a return to action in time for next month's trip to Barcelona in the Champions League.

El Shaarawy has endured a frustrating start to the campaign through injury, with a muscle strain swiftly followed by a hairline fracture to the fourth metatarsal in his left foot.

The 20-year-old believes that featuring in Milan's trip to the Camp Nou is a realistic target, while reiterating his desire to fight for a first-team place with the Rossoneri.

He told Gazzetta dello Sport: "Next week I'll do an ultrasound on my foot, but I should return for the game with Barcelona on November 6.

"I've done some great things in a Milan shirt, but I've also done some bad things. I just want to be judged by what I do on the pitch though.

"My mind is only on Milan. I have already stated on several occasions that I want to stay here."

The Italy international faces stiff competition for a starting spot at Milan when fully fit, with Mario Balotelli and Robinho joined by summer signing Alessandro Matri in attack at the San Siro.

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AC Milan's Stephan El Shaarawy celebrates with team mate Ignazio Abate after scoring the opening goal against PSV Eindhoven on August 20, 2013
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