FC Barcelona are off to a rip roaring start this season, as they are unblemished, thus far, in La Liga. They head into their second Champions League clash, this time at Galatasaray, having won the first 5-1 over Feyenoord. So obviously, they are feeling very good right now. However, they do have an injury concern with their Ballon d'Or candidate (although he was omitted from … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Galatasaray: Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong
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Barcelona Team News vs Getafe: Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Frenkie de Jong
The longer the international break, the earlier we start previewing the next round of league fixtures. Because after all, what else is there to talk about right now? Well, the Manchester City thing, but we've covered that in previous posts and will continue covering it in other future posts. But for now we'll focus on FC Barcelona, table toppers in La Liga, and looking really … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Getafe: Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona Injury Updates: Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Roony Bardghji, Joan Garcia
Poor Andreas Christensen. The oft-injured Danish defender is hurt yet again, this time suffering a left thigh strain. That is according to various reports. In terms of a timeline for return, it could be anywhere from four weeks to two months. At least it's happening right now, during what is indeed the mother of all international breaks. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Roony Bardghji, Joan Garcia
Barcelona Team News vs Espanyol: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Marc Bernal
It is good news, bad news, when it comes to the FC Barcelona injury/fitness situation, on this Catalan Derby Eve. Frenkie de Jong could return to action tomorrow at the Camp Nou, having recovered from a longer-term hamstring injury. While it will be great to get De Jong back, there is some bad hamstring related news to share. Pedri is having some issues with that part of the … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Espanyol: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Marc Bernal
Barcelona Team News vs Atletico Madrid: Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong
You again? Yes, indeed familiarity breeds contempt as FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid square off for the second time in four days and fourth time since Feb 12. Atletico took the two-legged Copa del Rey seminfinal tie 4-3 on aggregate, having won the first leg 4-0, before then dropping the second leg 0-3. Barcelona struck back by winning the La Liga fixture on Saturday, 2-1. So … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Atletico Madrid: Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona Injury Updates: Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Andreas Christensen
Happy international break to supporters of the Catalan Club everywhere. FC Barcelona currently sit top of the table, during this March international window, four points clear of their next closest competitor, their arch-rivals, Real Madrid. They're also through to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League, where they'll take on Atletico Madrid. That is coincidentally the … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Andreas Christensen
Barcelona Team News vs Copenhagen: Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres
FC Barcelona head into a very crunch clash on Wednesday without the services of five key players: Pedri, Gavi, Ferran Torres, Andreas Christensen and Frenkie de Jong. The first three are injured while the last name we mentioned there is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. On Thursday, Barcelona announced that Pedri will be out, due to the hamstring injury that he … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Copenhagen: Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres
Newcastle vs Barcelona Team News: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, Yoane Wissa, Jacob Ramsey
Lamine Yamal is a major doubt for FC Barcelona when they visit Newcastle United on Thursday night. Yamal, who aggravated a groin injury while with Spain on international break earlier this month, trained alone earlier today, instead of working out with the rest of the team. He also missed out on the 6-0 thrashing of Valencia last weekend. It sounds like Yamal will face a … [Read more...] about Newcastle vs Barcelona Team News: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, Yoane Wissa, Jacob Ramsey
Barcelona Team News vs Valencia: Frenkie De Jong, Alejandro Balde, Gavi
The good injury news for FC Barcelona- Lamine Yamal is fine. The young superstar is not injured and he will be available on Sunday against Valencia CF. The bad injury news for Barca? They will be without the services of Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and Alejandro Balde this weekend. Factor in Marc-Andre ter Stegen and that's four players who will be on the sidelines for the … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Valencia: Frenkie De Jong, Alejandro Balde, Gavi
Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Alejandro Balde
Every international break brings injury scares, and some times it's just nothing to worry about. Other times, however, it is something serious. During the closing stages of Spain’s World Cup qualifying victory over Bulgaria on Thursday Lamine Yamal was forced off early. According to reports however, he has avoided any serious injury issues at this time. Yamal only has back … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Alejandro Balde