At this FIFA window FC Barcelona is leading La Liga, despite the catastrophic injury crisis that is currently engulfing the team. There are so many injuries that we need two parts to cover it. Here in part two, we'll cover the guys that will be shelved for the long term: Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and Andreas Christensen. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Araujo, Christensen, Ter Stegen, Bernal
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FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Gavi, Olmo, Lopez, Torres
It's October international break, and FC Barcelona sits top of the La Liga table by three points over their arch-rivals, Real Madrid. The Blaugranes are sitting in the summit despite their massive injury crisis, a topic that we'll cover here, in two parts. Here in part one, we'll go over the guys who will be coming back sooner rather than later: Gavi, Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Gavi, Olmo, Lopez, Torres
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Young Boys (Champions League)
Not sure what Hansi Flick was doing by placing Marc Casadó up top, in a central forward role replacing Robert Lewandowski yesterday, but hey, he needs to try something. In the 4-2 La Liga loss to Osasuna, a whole lot went wrong. Now he needs to switch things up, at least a bit, when Young Boys come to Catalonia for a mid-week UEFA Champions League clash. Speaking of that … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Young Boys (Champions League)
Barcelona Team News vs Young Boys: De Jong, Olmo, Lopez, Gavi
The injury crisis has finally caught up to FC Barcelona. Yesterday, we saw the Blaugranes suffer their first La Liga loss of the season, 4-2 to Osasuna. While the absence of Marc-Andre ter Stegen was certainly on display, the problems extended far beyond his replacement, Inaki Pena. The good news is that four of their injured players: Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Young Boys: De Jong, Olmo, Lopez, Gavi
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
Thus far, the injury crisis at FC Barcelona has not truly caught up to them. They are still top of the table, and unblemished in the league. Will they stay perfect when they visit Osasuna on Saturday? The latest addition to the treatment room is nothing short of calamitous- first choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. He is now done for the season. How will the Blaugranes … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
FC Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Ter Stegen, Kochen, Gavi, De Jong
The news regarding starting goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has been released, and unfortunately, it is indeed the worst case scenario. Having suffered a full tear of the patellar tendon (an injury that many would say is even worse than an anterior cruciate ligament tear), he is done for the remainder of the season. That means Inaki Pena is now the first choice … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Osasuna: Ter Stegen, Kochen, Gavi, De Jong
FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Olmo, Fati, Lopez, Araujo, Christensen
The last thing FC Barcelona need is another injury concern, but that is exactly what they now have on their hands, in regards to Dani Olmo. The Spanish summer signing suffered a knock on his knee in the draw with Serbia, and he's now been ruled of the national team's second matchup this international period, against Switzerland. According to widespread reports, he's returning … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Olmo, Fati, Lopez, Araujo, Christensen
Ilkay Gundogan Added to FC Barcelona Injury List
Ilkay Gundogan now finds himself on the list of the FC Barcelona walking wounded. Gundogan will miss out on today's season opener at Valencia, due to the head injury that he suffered on Monday in the Joan Camper Trophy game. The situation is not thought to be serious, as this is more precautionary. … [Read more...] about Ilkay Gundogan Added to FC Barcelona Injury List
Frenkie De Jong and Pedri Suffer Injury, Barca Fitness Crisis Worsens
While there was no real FC Barcelona team news to discuss entering the weekend, lately, but everything changed in the aftermath of the draw with Athletic Club today. Two midfielders, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, were forced off during the first half in San Mames on Sunday. Given the rash of long-term injuries that the Catalan Club were already enduring, they now have a full … [Read more...] about Frenkie De Jong and Pedri Suffer Injury, Barca Fitness Crisis Worsens
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna (Spanish Super Cup Semifinal)
Heading into the Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash versus Osasuna, FC Barcelona have plenty of issues to speak of. Maybe the biggest problems they have are in the final third, as scoring has been a big issue for the Blaugranes. Both Robert Lewandowski and Joao Felix are at risk of losing their places in the first team, although, for what it's worth, we're picking them in our … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna (Spanish Super Cup Semifinal)