"FC Barcelona have had to deal with injury issues at every step of the way in the ongoing season, with Hansi Flick hardly being able to call upon a full-strength squad. As things stand, the Catalans are without Fermin Lopez, Gavi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Frenkie de Jong, and Ronald Araujo heading into tonight's game vs Atletico Madrid. De Jong is out with a fever and could return soon, while Araujo has requested time off to work on his mental health, with no return date set."
"Fermin was sidelined with a soleus muscle injury right after the 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, with a recovery period of two weeks being specified. The 22-year-old star's injury came at an inopportune moment as he had been in good nick prior to his injury. A two-week recovery meant that his comeback would take place just before the mid-season break, possibly against Osasuna or Villarreal."
FC Barcelona are currently missing key players including Fermin López, Gavi, Marc-André ter Stegen, Frenkie de Jong, and Ronald Araujo ahead of the match versus Atletico Madrid. Frenkie de Jong is sidelined with a fever and may return soon. Ronald Araujo has taken time off for mental health with no set return date. Gavi will not return until March, and ter Stegen is unlikely to play until 2026 despite resuming training. Fermin López suffered a soleus muscle injury after the Chelsea defeat but shows encouraging recovery signs and could be available for the Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt on 9 December.
Read at Barca Universal
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