Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Granada

Barcelona will be looking to make it three victories in a row in all competitions when they travel to Granada in La Liga on Saturday evening.

The Catalan giants recorded a 1-0 win over Mallorca in the league last weekend before beating Linares Deportivo 2-1 in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.

Barcelona are currently fifth in Spain's top flight, boasting 31 points from 19 matches, which has left them within one point of fourth-placed Atletico Madrid.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the team's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture with Granada, who are currently 13th in the table.

Memphis Depay

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: January 8 (vs. Granada)

Memphis Depay has been on the sidelines since the start of December with a hamstring problem but could potentially make his return against Granada this weekend.

Martin Braithwaite

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

Martin Braithwaite continues to recover from knee surgery, and the experienced forward is not expected to be back on the field until February.

Ansu Fati

Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: January 12 (vs. Real Madrid)

Ansu Fati picked up a hamstring problem during the clash with Celta Vigo at the start of November, but the Spaniard has been making excellent progress in his recovery and will be back against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup.

Pedri

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

Pedri has suffered a setback in his recovery from a muscular problem, and it has been reported in Spain that the youngster will be absent until the end of January.

Sergi Roberto

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

Barcelona revealed earlier this month that Sergi Roberto needs to undergo surgery on a thigh problem, meaning that he will not be available for selection for at least the next four months.

Gavi

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

Gavi is one of a number of Barcelona players to recently test positive for coronavirus, so he is unavailable due to the rules on self-isolation.

Samuel Umtiti

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Illness Possible return date: January 8 (vs. Granada)

Samuel Umtiti missed out against Linares in the Copa del Rey due to a stomach illness, and the Frenchman remains a doubt for this weekend's contest.

Clement Lenglet

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Illness Possible return date: January 8 (vs. Granada)

Clement Lenglet missed out against Linares in the Copa del Rey due to a stomach illness, and the Frenchman remains a doubt for this weekend's contest.

Alejandro Balde

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

Alejandro Balde is one of a number of Barcelona players to recently test positive for coronavirus, so he is unavailable due to the rules on self-isolation.

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