It was a mixed bag of injury news for FC Barcelona on Friday. Well, some good news and some bad news, but the overall net may put them in a worse place then before. Star forward Raphinha is set to be sidelined for three weeks with a hamstring injury, while starting goalkeeper Joan García is going to be gone for up to six weeks due to an injured meniscus in his knee. With … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Real Sociedad: Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde
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Barcelona Team News at Oviedo: Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal
The past couple days have brought a doubt shot of FC Barcelona injury/fitness news. Gavi, the midfield man who has unfortunately endured a very injury-stricken past couple of seasons, suffered another setback. Gavi has been out since August due to a knee injury (which he suffered in training), and he'll now need surgery in order to facilitate recovery from it. "Gavi … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Oviedo: Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal
Chelsea FC Get Barcelona, Bayern Munich in Champions League Draw
Chelsea have a UEFA Champions League schedule, in the League Phase that's a pretty tough slate, for pretty much anybody. There is no such thing as the "group of death" in this new UCL format, or even a true "group" for that matter. However, this kind of schedule evokes the same kind of vibes as "the group of death." Chelsea's confirmed fixture list for the UCL includes FC … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Get Barcelona, Bayern Munich in Champions League Draw
Hansi Flick Unsure if Robert Lewandowski or Frenkie De Jong Will Play vs Levante
Striker supreme Robert Lewandowski has recovered from his hamstring injury and resumed training with his FC Barcelona teammates. It is (at least somewhat) likely that he could feature this weekend at Levante, but in what capacity remains to seen. After missing the season opening win over RCD Mallorca, Lewandowski is basically touch-and-go for this one. “We will include him … [Read more...] about Hansi Flick Unsure if Robert Lewandowski or Frenkie De Jong Will Play vs Levante
Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Levante
Just two injury concerns to cover here for FC Barcelona as they prepare to travel to Levante. Robert Lewandowski is a doubt while Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains sidelined. That is it, and that is all. So with a nearly fully fit squad, it's on to the first team prediction. Or is it? Plenty of unavailable players, for multiple reasons, go here for more on that. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Levante
Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction at RCD Mallorca
Tomorrow night, we might see FC Barcelona put forth a starting lineup that contains both Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez. Obviously, the side is not at their best when this is the situation in front of them. RCD Mallorca, heavy underdogs they may be, still might be getting Barcelona at the right time. Robert Lewandowski is still working his way towards match fitness while … [Read more...] about Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction at RCD Mallorca
Barcelona Team News at Mallorca: Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski
Here it is, the eve of the season opener at Mallorca and FC Barcelona players Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Bardghji, Gerard Martin, Marc Bernal and Wojciech Szczesny are all still not registered with La Liga. Between now and matchday, this situation should change. Obviously, Garcia is being made the top priority, although Rashford is pretty important too. This is especially … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Mallorca: Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Como
It looks like FC Barcelona and longtime starting goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen are headed to a very bitter divorce. Yesterday brought news that the Catalan club have stripped Ter Stegen of his captaincy, due to his refusal to sign a medical report about his own back injury. And it doesn't stop there- Barcelona have also started disciplinary proceedings that could lead to … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Como
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Daegu
FC Barcelona have certainly looked the part of reigning La Liga champions/domestic treble winners on their tour of the Far East, thus far. That's "a 10-4 good buddy," to use trucker parlance! The Blaugrana have outscored their competition, Vissel Kobe and FC Seoul, on aggregate 10-4. Yes, it's just preseason, and they're only playing J-League and K-League competition, but they … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Daegu
FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction vs FC Seoul
It won't be long now- the summer is really clipping along at a fast pace. You can start counting down the days now, as FC Barcelona will go to Mallorca on Aug 16 to begin defense of their La Liga title. And even ahead of that, the Spanish treble winners have another match of significance, for the Joan Gamper Trophy, against Como, in just 12 days time. Indeed, where did the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting Lineup Prediction vs FC Seoul