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Jan 8, 2022 at 5.30pm UK
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Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Granada

Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Granada.

Barcelona will be looking to make it three victories in a row in all competitions when they travel to Granada in La Liga on Saturday evening.

The Catalan giants recorded a 1-0 win over Mallorca in the league last weekend before beating Linares Deportivo 2-1 in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.

Barcelona are currently fifth in Spain's top flight, boasting 31 points from 19 matches, which has left them within one point of fourth-placed Atletico Madrid.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the team's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture with Granada, who are currently 13th in the table.


Memphis Depay

Barcelona's Memphis Depay on September 14, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: January 8 (vs. Granada)

Memphis Depay has been on the sidelines since the start of December with a hamstring problem but could potentially make his return against Granada this weekend.


Martin Braithwaite

Barcelona's Martin Braithwaite celebrates scoring their third goal against Real Sociedad in La Liga on August 15, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Martin Braithwaite continues to recover from knee surgery, and the experienced forward is not expected to be back on the field until February.


Ansu Fati

Ansu Fati in action for Barcelona in October 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: January 12 (vs. Real Madrid)

Ansu Fati picked up a hamstring problem during the clash with Celta Vigo at the start of November, but the Spaniard has been making excellent progress in his recovery and will be back against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup.


Pedri

Barcelona's Pedri pictured on September 14, 2021 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown

Pedri has suffered a setback in his recovery from a muscular problem, and it has been reported in Spain that the youngster will be absent until the end of January.


Sergi Roberto

Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto pictured on May 2, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown

Barcelona revealed earlier this month that Sergi Roberto needs to undergo surgery on a thigh problem, meaning that he will not be available for selection for at least the next four months.


Gavi

Gavi pictured for Barcelona on December 18, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: Unknown

Gavi is one of a number of Barcelona players to recently test positive for coronavirus, so he is unavailable due to the rules on self-isolation.


Samuel Umtiti

FC Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti, December 18, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: January 8 (vs. Granada)

Samuel Umtiti missed out against Linares in the Copa del Rey due to a stomach illness, and the Frenchman remains a doubt for this weekend's contest.


Clement Lenglet

Barcelona's Clement Lenglet pictured on December 8, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: January 8 (vs. Granada)

Clement Lenglet missed out against Linares in the Copa del Rey due to a stomach illness, and the Frenchman remains a doubt for this weekend's contest.


Alejandro Balde

Alejandro Balde in training for Barcelona in July 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: Unknown

Alejandro Balde is one of a number of Barcelona players to recently test positive for coronavirus, so he is unavailable due to the rules on self-isolation.


Sergino Dest

United States international Sergino Dest pictured in June 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: Unknown

Sergino Dest is also out for Barcelona here, having returned a positive coronavirus test.


Abde Ezzalzouli

Barcelona's Abde Ezzalzouli pictured in December 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: Unknown

Abde Ezzalzouli is also out for Barcelona here, having returned a positive coronavirus test.


Ferran Torres

Spain's Ferran Torres during the warm up before the match on June 4, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: Unknown

Ferran Torres is also out for Barcelona here, having returned a positive coronavirus test.


Ronald Araujo

Barcelona's Ronald Araujo pictured in November 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hand
Possible return date: Unknown

Ronald Araujo could be on the sidelines for a number of weeks after suffering a hand injury during the Copa del Rey contest with Linares.


Frenkie de Jong

Frenkie de Jong warms up for Barcelona on November 27, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: Unknown

Frenkie de Jong could be on the sidelines for a number of weeks after suffering a calf injury during the Copa del Rey contest with Linares.


BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Barcelona have no players suspended for this match.


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