The midfield duo of Pedri and Gavi were left out of the Barcelona squad that routed FC Basel 5-2 earlier today, in the final preseason friendly ahead of the Joan Gamper Trophy curtain-raiser, and this development set off some alarm bells among supporters. Inside the club itself however, there is little cause for concern, as Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was just taking … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Al Ahly: Rodri, João Cancelo, Pedri, Gavi
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João Cancelo Set to Join Barcelona on a Free Transfer Deal
In the words of Eminem/Slim Shady/Marshall Mathers, "guess who's back, back again." Yes, João Cancelo is back at the Catalan club, ready to begin his third stint with the Blaugranes. According to multiple reports, the Portugese full-back has agreed to terminate his contract with Egyptian club Al Hilal, and he'll thus join FC Barcelona as a free agent, or Bosman transfer … [Read more...] about João Cancelo Set to Join Barcelona on a Free Transfer Deal
Barcelona Team News at Getafe: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Eric Garcia, Joao Cancelo
The bad news for Lamine Yamal, his season with FC Barcelona is done, due to a hamstring injury. The good news for Lamine Yamal, he's expected to make a full recovery in time to play for Spain in this summer's World Cup. "This injury leaves me off the pitch at the moment I most wanted to be there, and it hurts more than I can explain," Yamal posted on Instragram today, in … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Getafe: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Eric Garcia, Joao Cancelo
FC Barcelona Team News vs Villarreal: Gerard Martin, Gavi
FC Barcelona will have to soldier on without the services of defender Gerard Martin when they host Villarreal at the Camp Nou on Saturday. Martin will serve a one match ban this weekend, having received his critical fifth yellow card of the season against Levante. Being without Gerard Martin for this match, literally a first versus third clash, is no doubt a bit of a setback, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Villarreal: Gerard Martin, Gavi
Barcelona Team News at Real de Santender: Joao Cancelo, Frenkie de Jong
In the words of Eminem/Slim Shady, "guess who's back, back again." Yes, a couple hours ago, FC Barcelona officially "unveiled" (kind of weird, the way that word is always used in this context) Joao Cancelo for the second time. The Catalan club announced on Tuesday the return of the Portugese fullback, for the remainder of the season, on a loan deal from Saudi side … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Real de Santender: Joao Cancelo, Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona Team News at Las Palmas: Cancelo, Kounde, Pedri, De Jong, Torres
When you're on international break, it's never too early to start previewing the next round of matches. FC Barcelona will host the Island Club in their next La Liga fixture, and they have a long list of injury concerns (Joao Cancelo, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Jules Kounde, Frenkie De Jong and more) entering into it. We'll start with Kounde, who has been one of the lead stories … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Las Palmas: Cancelo, Kounde, Pedri, De Jong, Torres
Man City Transfer Talk: Joao Cancelo, Cavan Sullivan
It won't be long until this current international break shifts into previewing the next weekend of club play mode, but before we get there, let's do some Manchester City transfer talk. We'll cover the inevitable bitter divorce between the club and Joao Cancelo, as well as City moving towards signing the next big thing in American football, Cavan Sullivan. We'll start with … [Read more...] about Man City Transfer Talk: Joao Cancelo, Cavan Sullivan
FC Barcelona Transfer Talk: Joao Cancelo, Ronald Araujo
As always, there are a ton of narratives churning in the transfer rumors mill. This gets especially amped up during the international breaks, when there is next to nothing to talk about. There is a ton of speculation surrounding FC Barcelona, as is usual, but when it comes to the Joao Cancelo and Ronald Araujo exit rumors, there really is no there there. Both Barcelona … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Transfer Talk: Joao Cancelo, Ronald Araujo
Barcelona Injury News: Pedri, Cancelo, De Jong, Torres
FC Barcelona will host Las Palmas in nine days time, and they'll enter that La Liga fixture with plenty of fitness concerns. From Frenkie de Jong to Pedri and more, let's take a look at whom, if anyone, will return for the home clash against the Island Club. Because hey, what else is there to do on an international break, right? … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury News: Pedri, Cancelo, De Jong, Torres
FC Barcelona Team News at Athletic Club: Christensen, Cancelo
FC Barcelona have two fresh injury concerns as both Joao Cancelo and Andreas Christensen missed training earlier today. Cancelo is battling a knee issue while Christensen is dealing with a knock on his ankle. Both are considered strong doubts for the midweek Copa Del Rey clash at Athletic Club. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Athletic Club: Christensen, Cancelo