Barcelona injury list: Players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for next game vs. Espanyol
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Barcelona enter a potentially decisive phase of their season in the next week as they attempt to keep their La Liga and Champions League hopes on track.
The Catalans lost 2-0 at home to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their European quarterfinal this week, leaving them a mountain to climb in next Tuesday's return fixture in the Spanish capital.
Before then, they host Espanyol in a local derby, knowing that a win would see them move nine points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the standings with only seven games remaining. It means coach Hansi Flick has a delicate balancing act to manage as he tries to keep his players injury free while maintaining their challenge to win a famous double.
The Sporting News details Barcelona's injury situation as it stands.
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Barcelona injury list
Below is the latest injury picture for Barcelona, including estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.
Raphinha
- Injury: Hamstring
- Expected return: May 3 (vs. Osasuna)
Raphinha sustained an injury in his right hamstring during France's 2-1 friendly win over Brazil on March 26. Barca confirmed the next day that the winger is facing five weeks out of action, leaving the game against Osasuna, projected for May 3, as his likely return.
Frenkie de Jong
- Injury: Hamstring tear
- Expected return date: April 11 (vs. Espanyol)
It was reported on February 26 that De Jong had torn a femoral biceps muscle and was facing a month out. It has been speculated that he could be on the bench against Espanyol, having been unable to make the matchday squad against Atletico.
Marc Bernal
- Injury: Thigh
- Expected return date: April 22 (vs. Celta Vigo)
Young defensive midfielder Marc Bernal has grown into a starting role over the second half of the campaign, but went down with a hamstring injury in the first leg of the Champions League matchup against Atletico Madrid. He is unlikely to make it back before the second leg, and instead will likely return once La Liga play resumes.
Andreas Christensen
- Injury: Partial ACL tear (left knee)
- Expected return date: April/May
The Denmark international picked up a serious knee injury during a training session before a match against Villarreal in late December. While he does not need surgery, it will take some time before he will return. The expectation is that he will be sidelined for four to five months.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs. Espanyol
Formation: 4-2-3-1
J. Garcia (GK)
Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde
E. Garcia, Gavi
Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Rashford
F. Torres
Barcelona fixture schedule: Upcoming games
- Barcelona vs. Espanyol | La Liga | Sunday, April 12
- Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona | Champions League quarterfinals, second leg | Wednesday, April 22
- Barcelona vs. Celta Vigo | La Liga | Wednesday, April 22
- Getafe vs. Barcelona | La Liga | Wednesday, April 22
- Osasuna vs. Barcelona | La Liga | Sunday, May 3
