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

Barcelona will be aiming to return to winning ways in Spain's top flight when they resume their campaign at home to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night.

The Catalan giants were held to a 2-2 draw by Granada before the international break, with the result leaving them third in the La Liga table, boasting 21 points from nine matches.

Xavi's side remain unbeaten in all competitions this season, and they now have three straight home games, including El Clasico against Real Madrid on October 28.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Athletic, who sit in fifth position in the table on 17 points.

Lamine Yamal

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: October 22 (vs. Athletic)

Yamal was not involved with Spain over the international break due to a muscular problem, but the 16-year-old has recently been back in training and should be available for selection this weekend.

Robert Lewandowski

Status: Out Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: October 28 (vs. Real Madrid)

Lewandowski was substituted against Porto in the Champions League on October 4 after picking up an ankle injury, and he will again miss out here, but a return for El Clasico is possible.

Pedri

Status: Out Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: October 28 (vs. Real Madrid)

Pedri remains on the sidelines with a thigh issue, but the Spain international is closing in on a return, having made strides forward over the last week or so in terms of his recovery.

Frenkie de Jong

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

De Jong was forced off against Celta Vigo towards the end of September due to an ankle injury, and the Netherlands international is unlikely to be available until next month.

Raphinha

Status: Out Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: October 25 (vs. Shakhtar Donetsk)

Raphinha picked up a thigh problem in the first half of the clash with Sevilla in the league at the end of September, but the Brazilian is now closing in on a return.

Alejandro Balde

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Adductor Possible return date: October 22 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

Balde suffered an adductor injury while representing Spain over the international break, but he is already back in training and is likely to be available this weekend.

Jules Kounde

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

Kounde is currently sidelined with a knee injury, picking up the problem against Granada before the international break, and he is expected to be out until November.

Sergi Roberto

Status: Out Type of injury: Calf Possible return date: November 4 (vs. Real Sociedad)

Barcelona revealed on Wednesday that Roberto had suffered a calf problem, and he is now expected to miss his side's next three matches in all competitions.

BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Barcelona do not have any suspension concerns for this contest.