Official: Barcelona squad list to face UD Almeria | La Liga

With less than seven hours left for Barcelona’s match against UD Almeria at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, manager Xavi Hernandez has released the squad list for the contest.

The La Liga champions were already without Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Marcos Alonso, and Inigo Martinez for the match. But on Tuesday they were hit with a fresh injury as Pedri was ruled out due to muscle discomfort.

Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong also misses out due to suspension.

Ilkay Gundogan and Oriol Romeu are the only senior central midfielders available at Xavi’s disposal, although captain Sergi Roberto is also an option.

Given the large number of absentees, Xavi has called up several youth team and reserve squad players for tonight’s clash.

Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez are among the young academy talents in the squad with the duo likely to be starting against Almeria tonight.

The likes of Pau Prim, Hector Fort, Marc Guiu, Marc Casado, Unai Hernandez, and Pau Cubarsi make the squad list along with backup goalkeepers Ander Astralaga and Diego Kochen.

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