Barcelona defender Adriano has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League encounter against Ajax with an ankle injury.

The Brazilian international suffered sprained ligaments during his side's 4-0 win over Granada in La Liga on Saturday.

However, Xavi Hernandez has been included in the squad for the match at the Amsterdam ArenA following a hamstring problem.

Barca travel to the Netherlands having already qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League after taking 10 points from their opening four matches in Group H.