Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Almeria

Barcelona will be bidding to make it four La Liga victories in a row when they welcome Almeria to Camp Nou on Saturday night.

Xavi's side have beaten Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao and Valencia in their last three league games, which has left them second in the table, one point behind the leaders Real Madrid.

The Catalan side rounded off a disappointing Champions League campaign on a positive note on Tuesday, meanwhile, by recording a 4-2 victory over Viktoria Plzen.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Almeria, who currently sit 13th in Spain's top flight.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: November 5 (vs. Almeria)

Memphis Depay has been unavailable since suffering a hamstring issue during the September international break, but he has a chance of being back in the squad for this match.

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

Ronald Araujo underwent surgery on a thigh problem towards the end of September, and the centre-back will be unavailable for selection until after the World Cup.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: November 5 (vs. Almeria)

Having made strong progress in his recovery from an ankle injury, there is a chance that Andreas Christensen could be named in the squad for this contest.

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

Sergi Roberto dislocated his shoulder in the league clash with Athletic Bilbao last month, and he is now facing an extended period on the sidelines.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: November 5 (vs. Almeria)

Jules Kounde had to be substituted against Valencia on Saturday due to muscular fatigue, which saw him miss out against Plzen, but the defender could be back for this game.

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

Eric Garcia picked up a groin injury against Valencia last weekend, which ruled him out against Plzen, and it is unclear when the centre-back could make his return.

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

Franck Kessie picked up a hamstring injury during the Champions League clash with Plzen on Wednesday, and the midfielder is unlikely to be back for Barcelona until 2023.

Barcelona have no players suspended for this weekend's clash with Almeria.