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Dec 7, 2019 at 8pm UK
 
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Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Mallorca

Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash with Mallorca.

Barcelona can extend their unbeaten run to six matches in all competitions when they welcome Mallorca to Camp Nou on Saturday night.

A late goal from Lionel Messi helped Ernesto Valverde's side secure a 1-0 win away at Atletico Madrid at the weekend that maintained their narrow lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table.

Mallorca, meanwhile, have lost three of their last four games in the league and they currently sit just above the relegation zone in 17th.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barca's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's match.


Jordi Alba

Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba celebrates scoring against Real Sociedad on April 20, 2019© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: December 7 (vs. Mallorca)

Jordi Alba picked up a muscular injury against Slavia Prague last month but he is thought to be close to a first-team return, although he may have to settle for a spot on the bench at the weekend.


Nelson Semedo

Barcelona's Nelson Semedo in action with Granada's Darwin Machis in La Liga on September 21, 2019© Reuters

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

Although it was initially feared that Semedo would be out until 2020 with a calf problem, there is now a belief that the Portuguese defender could return before the end of the month.


Ousmane Dembele

Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele in action with Alaves' Ximo Navarro on April 23, 2019© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: December 7 (vs. Mallorca)

Dembele limped off in Barcelona's recent Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund and while the club are yet to explain the extent of the Frenchman's injury, he could be fit enough for a spot on the bench next weekend.


Gerard Pique

Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 23, 2019© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Real Sociedad)

The veteran Spanish defender was forced off against Atletico on Sunday evening with a knee issue and he is expected to be out for at least a couple of weeks.


BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Barcelona have no players suspended for next Saturday's contest.


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