Barcelona will round off 2020 with a home La Liga match against Eibar on December 29.
Ronald Koeman's side have largely struggled to impress in the opening months of the 2020-21 campaign but have now won three of their last four in Spain's top flight.
The Catalan giants, who are currently fifth in La Liga, recorded a 3-0 victory away to Real Valladolid on Tuesday night and will be looking to end their year with another three points.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barca's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: December 29 (vs. Eibar)
Barca revealed earlier this month that Ousmane Dembele had suffered another hamstring problem, but the Frenchman has recently returned to full-contact training with his teammates and could feature in the clash with Eibar at the end of the month.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Barca are expected to be without the services of Ansu Fati for at least the next couple of months, with the exciting youngster undergoing surgery to address the knee injury that he picked up in November.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Gerard Pique had to be replaced against Atletico Madrid on November 21 after picking up an injury to his right knee, and the centre-back is facing a long period on the sidelines, having suffered medial and cruciate ligament damage.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown
Sergi Roberto has recently recovered from coronavirus, but the Spain international is currently on the sidelines with a muscular problem, and it is unclear when the 28-year-old might be available to return.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: January 3 (vs. Huesca)
Barca will be without the services of Lionel Messi on Tuesday night, with the Argentina international nursing an ankle problem, but he could be available for the clash with Huesca on January 3.
BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST
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Status: Out
Possible return date: January 3 (vs. Huesca)
Barca will be unable to call upon Jordi Alba against Eibar as the experienced defender is suspended, having picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the win over Valladolid.
