Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Elche

Barcelona will be looking to make it four La Liga victories in a row when they continue their 2020-21 campaign away to Elche on Sunday afternoon.

Ronald Koeman's side have beaten Huesca, Athletic Bilbao and Granada in their last three league outings to move into third spot in the table, but they are still 10 points off leaders Atletico Madrid.

The Catalan giants lost 3-2 to Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on January 17 but progressed in the Copa del Rey on Thursday courtesy of a 2-0 victory at Cornella.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barca's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Elche, who currently sit inside the relegation zone in Spain's top flight.

Ansu Fati

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

Barca are expected to be without the services of Ansu Fati for at least the next month or two, with the exciting youngster undergoing surgery to address the knee injury that he picked up in November.

Gerard Pique

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

Gerard Pique had to be replaced against Atletico Madrid on November 21 after picking up an injury to his right knee, and the centre-back is facing a long period on the sidelines.

Sergi Roberto

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

Sergi Roberto has recently recovered from coronavirus, but the Spain international is currently on the sidelines with a muscular problem, and it is unclear when the 28-year-old might be available to return.

Philippe Coutinho

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

Philippe Coutinho recently underwent knee surgery to treat the problem that he picked up against Eibar at the end of December, and the Brazil international is expected to be out for at least the next two months.

Sergino Dest

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: January 24 (vs. Elche)

Barca could again be without the services of Sergino Dest this weekend, with the right-back missing out against Cornella due to the thigh problem that he picked up against Athletic.

BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Lionel Messi

Status: Out

Barca will be without the services of Lionel Messi on Sunday due to the red card that the Argentine picked up in the Spanish Super Cup against Athletic.