Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Levante

Barcelona will be looking to win in La Liga for the first time since the end of August when they continue their campaign at home to Levante on Sunday.

Ronald Koeman's side have drawn their last two league games against Granada and Cadiz, which left them down in seventh position in the table.

The Catalan giants are already seven points behind league leaders Real Madrid, although they have a game in hand on Carlo Ancelotti's side, who have started the new campaign in impressive fashion.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest.

Sergio Aguero

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

Sergio Aguero is still recovering from a serious calf injury, and the Argentina international is unlikely to return until October.

Ousmane Dembele

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

Ousmane Dembele continues to recover from the serious knee injury that he suffered while representing France at Euro 2020, and it is unclear when the attacker will be available to make his return.

Ansu Fati

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: September 26 (vs. Levante)

Ansu Fati is closing in on a return to action following 10 months out with a serious knee injury, and various reports in Spain have claimed that the Spain international will be in the squad for Sunday's clash with Levante.

Martin Braithwaite

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

Martin Braithwaite recently underwent successful knee surgery, and the attacker will be sidelined until at least the latter stages of 2021.

Jordi Alba

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

Jordi Alba picked up a hamstring injury in the Champions League against Bayern Munich, and he is expected to be out until after the next international break.

Pedri

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

Pedri suffered a thigh issue during the defeat to Bayern, and it is currently unclear when the teenage midfielder will be available to return.

Alejandro Balde

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Back Possible return date: September 26 (vs. Levante)

Alejandro Balde was forced off in the first half of the clash with Granada due to a back problem, and the teenage defender is again a major doubt for this match.

BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Frenkie de Jong

Status: Out Possible return date: September 29 (vs. Benfica)

Barcelona will be without the services of key midfielder Frenkie de Jong on Sunday, as the Netherlands international is suspended due to the red card that he picked up in the goalless draw with Cadiz.