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
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FC Barcelona Team News at Valencia: De Jong, Alonso, Martinez
FC Barcelona head into the La Liga weekend on the heels of back-to-back losses, and thus the supporter base is getting more than a bit restless. On top of that, they have a substantial injury list, which includes midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman missed the Blaugranes sixth and final UEFA Champions League group stage match due to a fever, and we'll just have to wait … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Valencia: De Jong, Alonso, Martinez
Barcelona Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Gavi, De Jong, Ter Stegen
This past international break was more than "catastrophic" for the El Clasico rivals. With Gavi going down for FC Barcelona and Eduardo Camavinga & Vinicius Jr. for Real Madrid, it was the most disastrous internationals ever for these two clubs. Gavi grabbed all the headlines because his injury is the most cataclysmic. He's done for the rest of the club season, and he'll … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Gavi, De Jong, Ter Stegen
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Alaves
Following the shock loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona held a dressing room meeting, in the hopes of "clearing the air." The point of these talks, at least in the hopes of the squad, is that the side will get properly fired up from it, and get results. Up until Tuesday night, Barca had not had a true disaster class result. They certainly have … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Alaves
FC Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: De Jong, Roberto, Gavi
Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto are currently the only two remaining fitness concerns at FC Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez's squad has gotten a lot of players back from injury in recent weeks, ahead of their original timetables, including stars like Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha. However, Sunday's La Liga clash vs. Alaves will come too soon for De Jong and … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: De Jong, Roberto, Gavi
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Shakhtar Donetsk (UEFA Champions League)
Xavi Hernandez shifted from a 4-3-3 to 3-4-1-2 formation for his side's 1-0 win at Real Sociedad yesterday. FC Barcelona got a very late goal, i.e. near the death in added time, from defender Ronald Araujo, to get the league win on the road. We are predicting that Xavi stays with the formation switch at Shakhtar Donetsk when Barcelona shift gears from the La Liga to the UEFA … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Shakhtar Donetsk (UEFA Champions League)
Barcelona at Shakhtar Team News: De Jong, Roberto, Konoplia
Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto are the only two injury concerns for FC Barcelona right now, and that has to be a relief for manager Xavi Hernandez. He's certainly had to deal with a rash of injuries this season, and that includes a handful of his star players. So getting back to full fitness is a welcome development. With De Jong, he's returned to training now, having … [Read more...] about Barcelona at Shakhtar Team News: De Jong, Roberto, Konoplia
Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha
The last thing FC Barcelona needed today, in their UEFA Champions League group stage clash against Shakhtar Donetsk, was another injury concern. However, fitness misfortune struck again as forward Joao Felix limped out of the match with about 15 minutes left to play. Not much is known right now, and it could end up being a false alarm, we'll just have to wait for an update … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News (El Clasico): Felix, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Kounde, Roberto, Balde
Sunday brings the third most played fixture, all-time, in Spain as FC Barcelona hosts Athletic Club. And Barcelona brings a very long injury list to this one, and it includes the likes of Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde, Jules Kounde, Sergi Roberto and more. Let's run down the specifics of this quartet, and then take a look at the latest status updates of the Barca long-term … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Kounde, Roberto, Balde
Jules Kounde Suffers MCL Strain, Doubt for El Clasico
On the back of a very disappointing 2-2 draw with Granada this past weekend, and ahead of the next edition of El Clasico, 19 days from now, the injuries are starting to mount for FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. Jules Kounde is the latest concern, as the club officially confirmed a medial collateral ligament strain for the French defender. So he will be sidelined … [Read more...] about Jules Kounde Suffers MCL Strain, Doubt for El Clasico