There is no quiet day for Barcelona. Nor for Xavi, who, far from recovering troops, is running out of players. The latest to be injured is Sergi Roberto, who suffered a muscle injury in the soleus of his right leg during team training this Wednesday.
The youth player is out to receive Athletic and will also miss the classic on October 28 due to this muscular misfortune. Sergi Roberto was the author of the final 2-2 in Granada with which Barça rescued a point. It is his tenth season scoring at least one goal.
The captain is the last to join a crowded infirmary. Right now, the Blaugrana coach cannot count on Pedri, De Jong, Raphinha, Lewandowski and Koundé. Sergi Roberto is added to that list of casualties, who has played 6 games at this start of the season, only two as a starter.
Of the six currently injured, the club is confident that Pedri, Raphinha and Lewandowski can arrive in time for the duel against Madrid.
On the other hand, Lamine Yamal and Balde, who have had muscle discomfort that did not allow them to be with Spain in the two qualifying matches – the defender was still able to play 45 minutes against Scotland – are already doing part of the work with the group.
