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Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Benfica

Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League clash with Benfica.

Barcelona will be looking to make it successive wins under new head coach Xavi when they welcome Benfica to Camp Nou in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

The Catalan giants recorded a 1-0 victory over Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday, with Memphis Depay's second-half penalty proving to be the difference between the two sides.

Barcelona are currently second in their Champions League group, just two points clear of third-placed Benfica ahead of Tuesday's huge contest between the two sides.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture.


Martin Braithwaite

Barcelona's Martin Braithwaite celebrates scoring their third goal against Real Sociedad in La Liga on August 15, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Martin Braithwaite continues to recover from knee surgery, and the experienced forward is facing a battle to return to the field before the end of the year.


Sergio Aguero

Barcelona's Sergio Aguero on October 17, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Heart
Possible return date: Unknown

Sergio Aguero could allegedly be forced into an early retirement due to his heart problems, with the Argentina international believed to be preparing to make an announcement on his future.


Ousmane Dembele

Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele pictured on November 2, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: November 23 (vs. Benfica)

Ousmane Dembele recently picked up another hamstring problem, which forced him to miss out against Espanyol, but the Frenchman has a slight chance of being involved in this game.


Sergino Dest

Barcelona's Sergino Dest pictured in December 2020© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: November 23 (vs. Benfica)

Sergino Dest is currently struggling to overcome a back problem and having missed out against Espanyol, he remains a major doubt for Tuesday's European contest.


Ansu Fati

Ansu Fati in action for Barcelona in October 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

Ansu Fati picked up a hamstring problem during the clash with Celta Vigo before the international break, and the Spain international will again be unavailable for selection here.


Pedri

Barcelona attacker Pedri pictured in February 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown

Pedri has suffered a setback in his recovery from a muscular problem, and it has been reported in Spain that the youngster will have to miss the remainder of the year.


BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Barcelona have no players suspended for the derby.


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