The injury bug giveth, the injury bug taketh away. Just as FC Barcelona got Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong off the injured list and back into the rotation...they have new injury concerns in Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia and Gerard Martin. They all suffered injuries of some sort in the 5-2 win over Real Betis yesterday. Both Garcia and Kounde will miss out on Tuesday night's … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at PSG: Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin
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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
Aston Villa Injury Updates: Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Andres Garcia
Aston Villa head into Sunday's clash with Brentford FC only four points off the pace for the top of the table. As Villa enter the weekend, they have seven injury concerns, five of which are longer-term injury absentees: Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Andres Garcia and Alysson; and we'll cover that here. They also have two "late fitness test" guys, in Ollie … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Injury Updates: Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Andres Garcia
Real Madrid Team News at Talavera: Endrick, Fran Garcia, Alvaro Carreras
Real Madrid, victorious 2-1 in La Liga at Alaves yesterday, now shift their focus to the Copa del Rey in midweek. They'll meet Talavera, a third tier side, in the competition on Wednesday night. Expect under fire manager Xabi Alonso to make several changes from that lineup for his team sheet for this one, as Endrick, Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras are now all available for … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Talavera: Endrick, Fran Garcia, Alvaro Carreras
Aston Villa Team News vs Young Boys: Amadou Onana, Tyrone Mings, Andres Garcia
Amadou Onana is the only player who can really be designated as a true, real, legitimate "team news" item for Aston Villa right now. Onana is basically a 50/50 proposition, due to an unspecified injury, for the UEFA Europa League clash with Young Boys on Thursday, in the late afternoon/early night. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Young Boys: Amadou Onana, Tyrone Mings, Andres Garcia
Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Raphinha, Garcia, Casado
Four of the seven injured FC Barcelona players, (Lamine Yamal, Raphina, Joan Garcia and Marc Casado) could all return to action on Saturday when Athletic Club comes to Catalonia. And how fitting that would be, as this is a game that is already defined by the word "return." Yes, FINALLY! After more than two years away at Montjuïc, Barcelona are back at home. No more "home away … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Raphinha, Garcia, Casado
Aston Villa Injury Updates: Kamara, Onana, Garcia, Barkley
Happy international break weekend! Well, I guess it's not "happy," as no one really likes international breaks. At this break, Aston Villa are a relatively healthy side. They have just four injury concerns right now: Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, Andres Garcia and Ross Barkley. Up next is a trip to Everton FC, a week from tomorrow, so let's look at who may or may not be … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Injury Updates: Kamara, Onana, Garcia, Barkley
Goalkeeper Joan Garcia Set for €25m Move to FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona are about to sign a new goalkeeper- Espanyol's Joan Garcia. The Catalan club will pay €25 million ($28.9 million) to exercise the release clause of Joan Garcia, 24, according to ESPN FC. That said, this deal is not over the line yet. Before Joan Garcia even gets to the medical evaluation and contract signing steps, Barcelona need to secure the funding. As has … [Read more...] about Goalkeeper Joan Garcia Set for €25m Move to FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski
FC Barcelona are off (well, not totally, as there is training) until the Celta Vigo road clash on the 23rd. Up to as many as ten players could out injured when that day arrives. For now, we'll focus on these three: Robert Lewandowski, Eric Garcia and Ferran Torres. In the last post, which we just published, we focused on Ansu Fati, Lamine Yamal and Hector Fort. Hey, we got … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Injury Updates: Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski