Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is pleased to have Seydou Keita back from the African Nations Cup.

Barca have struggled for results in the Liga in the Mali midfielder's absence.

"Keita has come back in very good shape, as always, very happy about his country's performance. He's a very important player for us, both on and off the pitch, and he'll be a great help because he knows the way we work," said Guardiola.