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

Barcelona will be looking to return to winning ways in Spain's top flight when they continue their 2020-21 campaign away to Real Valladolid on Tuesday night.

Ronald Koeman's side were held to a 2-2 draw by Valencia on Saturday, and the Catalan giants are currently eight points off league leaders Atletico Madrid.

Barca will now be aiming to put a seventh La Liga victory of the season on the board in their penultimate match of 2021.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the away side's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Valladolid, who are currently down in 17th spot in the table.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: December 29 (vs. Eibar)

Barca revealed earlier this month that Ousmane Dembele had suffered another hamstring problem; the Frenchman trained with his teammates on Thursday, though, and could potentially be available for the clash with Eibar on December 29.

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

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

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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, having suffered medial and cruciate ligament damage.

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

Sergi Roberto recently tested positive for coronavirus, but the Spain international has already been ruled out for the remainder of 2020 due to a muscular problem.

Barca do not have any players suspended for the league contest.