Barcelona injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Albacete: Pedri, Gavi, Christensen latest

Barcelona will face Albacete within the Copa del Rey quarter-final on Tuesday night as they proceed their quest to retain the trophy as reigning champions.

The Catalan giants secured their place within the final eight with a cushty 2-0 victory over Actual Racing Membership within the spherical of 16 and head into this fixture on the again of a 3-1 league win towards Elche on the weekend.

Right here, Sports activities Mole rounds up all of Barcelona’s harm and suspension information forward of their conflict with Albacete, who shall be hoping to spring one other upset after eliminating Actual Madrid within the earlier spherical.

Standing: Out

Kind of harm: Meniscus (proper knee)


Potential return date: Mid-February

Gavi is predicted to stay sidelined till mid-February following surgical procedure on a medial meniscus harm sustained throughout a coaching session in August.

The Spanish midfielder prevented an ACL tear however required an operation to restore the harm, ruling him out for a number of months.

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Standing: Out

Kind of harm: Hamstring

Potential return date: February 22 (vs. Levante)

Pedri sustained a hamstring harm throughout Barcelona’s 4-2 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague and is predicted to overlook the membership’s subsequent six matches.

The midfielder may make his return in La Liga towards Levante on February 22, ought to his restoration progress as deliberate.

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Standing: Out

Kind of harm: Cruciate ligament

Potential return date: Unknown

Christensen is dealing with an prolonged spell on the sidelines after struggling a cruciate ligament harm throughout a coaching session forward of Barcelona’s match towards Villarreal in late December.

Whereas surgical procedure has not been deemed essential, the defender is predicted to be unavailable for round 4 months.

BARCELONA’S SUSPENSION LIST

Barcelona don’t have any gamers suspended for Tuesday’s Copa del Rey quarter-final towards Albacete.