"Barcelona will be without their two starting full-backs for the next month as Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde have been ruled out with hamstring injuries and join Frenkie de Jong (hamstring) and Andreas Christensen (knee) on the injury list, while Gavi (knee) has traveled with the squad but continues to wait for his medical clearance."
"There is some good news at least as Robert Lewandowski (eye) is back in the fold and will be available to play with a mask, and Eric Garcia also returns after serving a suspension in midweek."
Barcelona travels to the Basque Country to face Athletic Club in a significant La Liga match at San Mamés stadium. Manager Hansi Flick has selected 22 players for the fixture. The squad faces considerable absences, with starting full-backs Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde ruled out for approximately one month due to hamstring injuries. Additional injuries include Frenkie de Jong (hamstring), Andreas Christensen (knee), and Gavi (knee), though Gavi traveled with the squad awaiting medical clearance. Positive developments include Robert Lewandowski's return from an eye injury, available to play with protective equipment, and Eric Garcia's availability following suspension. The predicted starting lineup employs a 4-3-3 formation with Joan in goal, defensive adjustments necessitated by injuries, and attacking options including Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Marcus Rashford.
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