Injured Barcelona star likely to return to action after the international break

Barcelona have had some difficult times in recent weeks due to injuries to several key players.

The likes of Raphinha, Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Frenkie de Jong, and Sergi Roberto have all been out with injuries over the past month, and it has had some effect on the proceedings for Xavi Hernandez & co.

Heading into this weekend’s clash against Real Sociedad, though, Barça have recovered almost each of the injured players.

Indeed, Raphinha, Lewandowski, and Kounde were all back in the squad for last weekend’s El Clasico while Pedri is set to return this week.

That leaves Frenkie de Jong and Roberto, with the former expected to be available in time for the Champions League encounter vs Shakhtar Donetsk next week.

Roberto to return after the international break

Now, providing an update on the condition of Sergi Roberto, Javi Miguel of AS is reporting that the Barcelona captain will likely return after the international break this month.

The 31-year-old suffered a muscle injury in his right leg in the lead-up to the game against Athletic Club right after the international break in October.

Since then, the versatile defender has missed the matches against Athletic, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Real Madrid.

Even though he is not a regular for Xavi, Roberto has provided a lot of value to the team owing to his leadership and versatility.

However, Barça will have to make do without him for a few more weeks as it is expected that he will only return after the international break later this month.

As such, Roberto will now miss the matches against Real Sociedad, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Deportivo Alaves.