Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Espanyol

Barcelona will be looking to make it three straight wins in La Liga when they take on Catalan rivals Espanyol on Sunday evening.

Xavi's side will enter the contest off the back of a 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid, which left them in fourth position in the table, two points behind third-placed Real Betis.

Barcelona are now unbeaten in their last seven league matches, recording four wins in the process, and the Catalan side will be confident of securing a top-four finish this term despite their issues.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the team's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture with Espanyol, who currently sit 13th 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, having suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem, and he is now facing another long period on the sidelines.

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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 March.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: February 13 (vs. Espanyol)

Eric Garcia has recently been absent due to the hamstring injury that he picked up during the league draw with Granada, but the centre-back has been back in training this week.

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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 13 (vs. Espanyol)

Memphis Depay was absent before the break and against Atletico last time out due to a muscle issue, and the Netherlands international is facing a battle to 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 six weeks or so due to an ankle problem.

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Status: Out Possible return date: February 27 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

Dani Alves is suspended for this match following his red card against Atletico, and the Brazilian will not be available until at least the clash with Athletic Bilbao on February 27, as he is out for two La Liga games through suspension and has not been registered in the squad for the Europa League.