Buzz rounds up Barcelona’s injury news ahead of their La Liga clash with Getafe.
Barcelona will attempt to maintain their perfect start to the league season when they welcome Getafe to Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
The Catalan giants bounced back from a Champions League defeat against Monaco to record a comprehensive 5-1 away victory over Villarreal on Sunday.
Having recorded six wins in six league games, Hansi Flick‘s charges are sitting top of La Liga with a four-point gap over second-placed Real Madrid.
Here, Buzz rounds up Barcelona’s injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Getafe, who are still searching for their first win of the season.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Barcelona are likely to be without their first-choice goalkeeper for up to eight months after Ter Stegen ruptured his patella tendon in his right knee during Sunday’s win over Villarreal. The German is set to undergo surgery before he begins his long road to recovery.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: vs. Bayern Munich (October 24)
Olmo is set to sit out a third consecutive match after picking up a hamstring injury in the 4-1 win over Girona earlier this month. The attacker is hoping to return in time for next month’s Champions League clash with Bayern.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: vs. Sevilla (September 20)
Fermin was on the verge of returning to first-team action before suffering a fresh injury setback in training last week. The midfielder is not expected to feature for Barcelona until after the international break.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Araujo is continuing to work on his recovery after undergoing hamstring surgery in the summer. The Uruguay international is set to be out until the latter stages of 2024.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: unknown
De Jong has not played a competitive game since being forced off in April’s Clasico against Real Madrid. The Dutchman has returned to training but it is still unclear when he will be available for selection.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Gavi is making progress in his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury. The Spain international has returned to training, but Flick has indicated that the club will take a cautious approach and will not rush him back before he is completely ready for competitive action.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Achilles
Possible return date: Unknown
Christensen has not been registered with La Liga after he suffered an Achilles injury last month. The 28-year-old is expected to be on the sidelines until November.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Bernal sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Rayo Vallecano at the end of August. The Barcelona academy product will not feature again this season, having been ruled out for a year.
BARCELONA’S SUSPENSION LIST
Barcelona have no players suspended for Wednesday’s home fixture.
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