Football News, Notes & Injuries

Alvarez will be sidelined for the time being due to an ankle sprain, the club announced Friday.

Bigas (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Friday's game against Real Sociedad.

Luiz Felipe (hamstring) is training on grass and touching the ball but is not ready to return yet, according to Union Rayo.

Mikautadze (undisclosed) might miss Saturday's match against Espanyol after suffering discomfort in training Friday, manager Marcelino told media Friday.

Terrats won't be available for selection against Villarreal on Saturday due to a clause on his loan agreement, manager Manolo Gonzalez confirmed during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Terrats won't be available since we didn't want to pay the clause that would've allowed us to play him."

Romero won't be available for selection against Villarreal on Saturday due to a clause on his loan agreement, manager Manolo Gonzalez confirmed during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Romero won't be available since we didn't want to pay the clause that would've allowed us to play him."

Mourino didn't train Friday due to an ankle injury and his status for Saturday's game against Espanyol is uncertain, according to Javi Mata of Diario AS.

Christensen (illness) has been training with the group and could be an option for Sunday's game at Celta Vigo, according to SPORT.

Williams (groin) trained with the group Friday and has an outside chance to play Sunday against Real Oviedo, according to SPORT.

Guruzeta (illness) was involved in training Friday and could be an option to play Sunday against Real Oviedo, according to SPORT.

Rodriguez didn't play in Thursday's win over Lyon in the UEFA Europa League due to a muscular injury but is not ruled out to face Valencia on Sunday, manager Manuel Pellegrini told media Thursday: "[Rodriguez] is not ruled out. It was risky to play him Thursday, but we have to assess him. He has a chance to play Sunday, but we still don't know if he'll be available."

Pacheco (shoulder) is an option and will travel with the team for Saturday's clash against Girona, coach Eduardo Coudet said in the press conference.

Garcia (knee) is back training with the team for the first time since the knee surgery, as seen in the training video the club posted.

Jordan (back) is available for Saturday's clash against Osasuna, coach Matias Almeyda said in the press conference.

Cardoso (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Osasuna, coach Matias Almeyda said in the press conference.

Agoume suffered a shoulder contusion and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Osasuna, coach Matias Almeyda said in the press conference.

Romero (thigh) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Atletico, coach Julian Calero said in the press conference, according to Las Provincias.

Rey (illness) is back available for Saturday's clash against Atletico, coach Julian Calero said in the press conference, according to Las Provincias.

Torro (undisclosed) remains out for Saturday's clash against Sevilla as he wasn't included in the squad list.

Neyou (muscular) is a late call for Sunday's clash against Mallorca, coach Jose Bordalas said in the press conference.

Garcia (nose) was spotted training with a mask on Friday at the Camp Nou, according to BarcaTimes.

Solomon is suffering since several weeks from a back injury and is ruled out until after the international break, he announced on his instagram, according to Castellon Plaza. "Unfortunately, I won't be able to participate in the next league match or the upcoming national team games. I've been suffering from back pain for several weeks now due to herniated discs pressing on my nerves, preventing me from being at my best. There's nothing I hate more than losing team matches, but I have faith in them and wish them the best of luck."