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
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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 Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal
The first loss of the Hansi Flick era has been suffered, so now, how will the Blaugranes respond? Having been beaten at Monaco, in continental competition, now the Catalan club must rebound in the league. They have a lot more talent and depth than Villarreal, of course, but diving down to the Yellow Submarine is never as easy proposition. Especially now, given that Flick as … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Villarreal
FC Barcelona Team News at Villarreal: De Jong, Olmo, Gavi, Torres
FC Barcelona have suffered their first loss of the young season, falling 2-1 at AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League group stage. However, they need to have a short memory, as there is a fast turnaround, with a trip to Villarreal coming on Sunday. Midfielder Frenkie de Jong is coming close to a return, as he's nearing the final stages of recovery from his ankle … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Villarreal: De Jong, Olmo, Gavi, Torres
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Girona
The Catalonia derby is here! It's the current top of the table side, and La Liga champions from two years ago, FC Barcelona, visiting last year's surprise side of all surprise sides, Girona. Let's get you up to speed on everything you need to know for this one. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Girona
Barcelona Team News at Girona: Gavi, De Jong, Olmo, Lopez
It is a Catalan derby miracle! Very positive injury news, for both Gavi and Frenkie De Jong! Especially Gavi, who has returned to training this week. This is the first time he has trained since tearing his ACL about 10 months ago. Don't expect him to feature at Girona though, as he still has to be eased back into it all. His return to action is still a couple, to a few weeks … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Girona: Gavi, De Jong, Olmo, Lopez
FC Barcelona Team News at Valencia: De Jong, Araujo, Fati
Frenkie de Jong is in contention to return for FC Barcelona, as the La Liga season commences at Valencia CF on Saturday. It appears De Jong, who is once again being strongly linked with Manchester United, is nearing full fitness, after having recovered from his ankle injury. Meanwhile Ronald Araujo remains out until December, with a serious hamstring injury. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Valencia: De Jong, Araujo, Fati
Barcelona Team News vs Real Madrid: Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan, Jules Kounde
This may be a friendly, but there is no such thing as a "friendly" in an El Clasico. There is no friendliness when Real Madrid and FC Barcelona get together. Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan and Jules Kounde are all expected to play a part here though, as they are set to link up with the rest of the team for this epic match at the home of the New York Jets and New York Giants … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Real Madrid: Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan, Jules Kounde
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano
When FC Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano this weekend, it won't be all that meaningful a match. It wasn't initially meant to be newsworthy, but now the Xavi saga has featured yet another plot twist. In mid-season, Xavi was to be let go at the end of this term. But then the two sides mended fences and reached common ground, so he was set to stay on beyond this summer. Or so it … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano