BARCELONAA detailed look at Barcelona’s injured players and their expected return dates

Barcelona’s injury situation has improved lately, with several key players returning to the lineup, although a few injuries still affect Hansi Flick’s options.

At the season’s outset, injuries posed a major challenge, restricting the team’s depth and compelling Flick to make adjustments with limited resources.

Players such as Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, and Ansu Fati have recovered and rejoined the team, providing a significant boost.

However, some players are still recovering. Here’s an overview of their current statuses and expected return dates.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Barcelona’s main goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, has been out since September due to a complete rupture of his right knee’s patellar tendon. Current medical projections indicate he may not return until next season, but the club remains cautiously optimistic that he could potentially return before the current season ends.

**Ronald Araujo**
Ronald Araujo suffered a hamstring tendon injury in his right thigh on July 15, 2024, while playing for Uruguay. His recovery is on track, and the aim is for him to resume team training after the November international break. If his progress continues, Araujo may receive medical clearance to play before the year concludes.Since August 24, 2024, Andreas Christensen has been coping with tendinopathy in his left Achilles. The club has not established a specific timeline for his return and will only clear him to play once he has fully recovered.

Currently, he is making good progress and has begun individual training, but there is still no confirmed date for his return.

**Ferran Torres**
Injured on October 6, 2024, just minutes into a match against Alaves, Ferran Torres suffered a muscle injury in his right leg. He is expected to receive medical clearance by late November or early December, possibly allowing him to rejoin the team at that time.

**Eric Garcia**
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Eric Garcia has been experiencing discomfort in his right adductor since October 20, 2024. He had to withdraw from warm-up before the match against Bayern Munich and missed the El Clasico against Real Madrid. However, he is expected to be fit for the upcoming derby against Espanyol this Sunday.

**Marc Bernal**
Marc Bernal has been sidelined since August due to an anterior cruciate ligament rupture and external meniscus damage in his left knee. Following the club’s cautious approach with players like Gavi, they are not rushing his recovery, and he is not expected to return until next season.

While Barcelona’s injury list is decreasing, the timely recoveries of these players are essential for Flick’s rotation and tactics as the season advances.