BARCELONA TEAM NEWS: INJURY, SUSPENSION LIST VS. EINTRACHT FRANKFURT

April 14, 2022
3 years ago

 

 

Barcelona will look to advance to the Europa League semi-finals when Eintracht Frankfurt visits Camp Nou on Thursday evening for the second leg of their quarter-final tie. 

Xavi's side had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Deutsche Bank Park, with Ansgar Knauff scoring a stunning opener before Ferran Torres equalizing. 

The Catalans were also forced to work hard against Levante in the weekend's La Liga clash, but a stoppage-time winner from Luuk de Jong propelled them to a 3-2 victory. 

Sports Mole compiles all of the team's most recent injury and suspension news ahead of the second leg.

 

Gerard Pique was taken off after only 22 minutes of last week's first leg due to an adductor problem, and while Xavi has described the problem as discomfort rather than an injury, he is still a major doubt for Thursday's game.

 

Ansu Fati has returned to training with his teammates following a serious hamstring injury, but Xavi believes the teenager will need a few more sessions to get back up to speed, so the second leg will likely come too soon for him. 

Memphis Depay, meanwhile, missed the first leg against Frankfurt as well as the win over Levante due to a hamstring problem, but the Dutchman could force his way into contention for Thursday. 

 

Sergi Roberto is making good progress in his recovery from thigh surgery, and Xaxi has stated that the versatile Spaniard is aiming to be back in the lineup this week.

 

Sergino Dest suffered a hamstring injury in the previous Europa League round against Galatasaray, but he could be available for the second leg.