Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona will be looking to make it three straight wins in all competitions when they welcome Athletic Bilbao to Camp Nou in La Liga on Sunday night.

The Catalan giants recorded a 4-1 win over Valencia in the league last weekend, which has left them in fourth position in the table, 15 points behind leaders Real Madrid.

Barcelona also booked their spot in the next round of the Europa League on Thursday courtesy of a 4-2 victory over Napoli in the second leg of their playoff tie.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the team's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture with Athletic, who are currently eighth in Spain's top flight.

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

Ansu Fati was in tears when he left the field against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey last month, having suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem, and he faces a battle to return before the end of the season.

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

Sergi Roberto underwent surgery on a thigh problem towards the end of last year, meaning that he will not be available for selection until at least the end of next month.

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

Samuel Umtiti is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, having been forced to undergo an operation on the foot injury that he picked up during a training session.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: February 27 (vs. Athletic)

Memphis Depay has recently been unavailable for selection due to a muscular problem, but the Netherlands international could be available for this contest.

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

Left-back Alejandro Balde, who was linked with a January move away from Camp Nou, is expected to be unavailable for the next couple of weeks or so due to an ankle problem.

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Status: Out Possible return date: March 6 (vs. Elche)

Barcelona will be missing Jordi Alba this weekend through suspension, with the left-back picking up a milestone yellow card in the 4-1 win over Valencia last time out.