Xavi awakened on Thursday with the terrible news of the seriousness of Ronald Araujo's harm. The Uruguayan has a double fracture in his proper hand and he'll ought to be operated on. That manner he will pass over the next month or month and a 1/2 of movement.
Fortunately, Frenkie de Jong's injury, a pressure within the soleus muscle, will most effective keep the Dutchman out for a few days, so it isn't always all horrific news for the train ahead of a hectic January arising.
Xavi is expecting to get again nine players for the visit of Granada. Even though now not they all could be one hundred% for the fit, the concept is they get better in order that they be in an amazing state for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in opposition to Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Ansu Fati in the end looks as if he's going to reappear after an harm in Vigo which has taken longer than predicted to recover from. Barca also are looking ahead to different crucial gamers in Memphis and Pedri, who're injured to come back again. However, the Spaniard ought to additionally take a look at terrible for COVID-19.
Finally, Gavi and Abde, who also are coming to the quit of self-isolation for COVID-19, could also be lower back for the trip to Granada.
If the ones five players go back, the starting XI can be a whole lot more recognisable than the one away to Mallorca ultimate weekend. In addition, Lenglet and Umtiti, who got over COVID-19, however did not journey to Linares due to gastric problems, can also be again. And Luuk de Jong, the hero at Son Moix, can also be available for selection after serving a ban inside the Copa del Rey.
The 9th player lower back can be either Coutinho or Ferran Torres. The new signing from Man City, still must be registered and he must take a look at negative for COVID-19. If they are unable to check in him in time and gamers do no longer go away, Philippe Coutinho, who is very near signing for Aston Villa, can be protected within the squad imparting he receives over coronavirus.
