Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Real Sociedad

Barcelona will be aiming to bounce back from their defeat in El Clasico when they continue their La Liga campaign away to Real Sociedad on Saturday night.

The Catalan giants suffered their first loss of the 2023-24 campaign last weekend, going down 2-1 at home to Real Madrid, with Jude Bellingham netting a second-half brace for Los Blancos.

Xavi's side are third in the La Liga table, four points behind leaders Real Madrid ahead of this weekend's contest with fifth-placed Real Sociedad.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash at the Reale Arena.

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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; he trained ahead of El Clasico but ultimately missed out, and he remains unavailable for the Catalan side.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Calf Possible return date: November 12 (vs. Alaves)

Roberto suffered a calf problem in training over the October international break, and the Spaniard will again be unavailable for selection this weekend.

Barcelona do not have any suspension concerns for this contest.