We are just 18 days away from the first El Clasico of the season, so FC Barcelona don’t have a ton of time to get their injured players back fit for it. Lamine Yamal (pubic discomfort), Gavi (underwent arthroscopic surgery on the meniscus), Marc-André ter Stegen (long-term back injury), Fermín López (hip problem), Raphinha (hamstring) and Joan García (meniscus) are all fitness concerns at this time.
The good news is that at least half of those guys should be back for the big showdown at Real Madrid on the 26th. So without any further ado, lets get you caught you up to speed on everybody.
Lamine Yamal
He has maybe the most monitored and reported on pubic discomfort injury in the entire world, but the good news is that Yamal is on the mend! He should be back at it for the next match, coming out of the international break.
Gavi (arthroscopy on the meniscus)
You got to feel for the Spanish midfielder, he is truly is “oft-injured.” His timeline for return from surgery puts him at being possibly able to feature again sometime in February.
Marc-André ter Stegen
He underwent surgery in July, to repair the back problems that have been plaguing him for a long time.
Fermín López (hip) and Raphinha (hamstring)
Both forwards/attacking midfielders should be in the matchday squad against Girona, a week from Saturday.
Joan García
He will almost certainly miss out on El Clasico, but he should be back shortly after that.
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