{"id":38134,"date":"2026-09-07T05:14:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T03:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stad10.com\/?p=38134"},"modified":"2026-09-07T05:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T03:14:18","slug":"barcelona-vs-feyenoord-four-absences-and-one-major-boost-for-flick-ahead-of-champions-league-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stad10.com\/?p=38134","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona vs Feyenoord: Four Absences and One Major Boost for Flick Ahead of Champions League Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are several details surrounding Barcelona ahead of the start of their Champions League campaign that are not entirely clear at first glance, despite the team entering the European clash in extremely high spirits following a perfect start to their La Liga campaign. As Hansi Flick prepares to face Feyenoord, several players are surrounded by different question marks, with some potentially available for the highly anticipated European fixture, while the situations of others remain far more complicated.<\/p>\n

The focus is not only on the lineup Flick will select, but also on the list of absentees and those who could make their return. One of Barcelona\u2019s key players has received a positive boost ahead of the game, while another remains out of contention for the time being. Meanwhile, a third player has been ruled out of the European clash for an entirely different reason.<\/p>\n

Barcelona are set to begin their Champions League campaign against Feyenoord on Wednesday, September 9, at Camp Nou, having secured four consecutive victories at the start of their La Liga campaign. The team also heads into the match on the back of a dominant 5-0 victory over Valencia, a result that further underlined Hansi Flick\u2019s side\u2019s impressive start to the season.<\/p>\n

As for Gavi, his situation has become more positive compared to previous days after he returned to Barcelona\u2019s squad for their recent clash with Valencia, although he did not feature in the match. The midfielder had missed the previous three games after being forced off injured against Elche on August 23 with a knee problem. However, he is now back among Flick\u2019s available options, with a potential return to action against Feyenoord on the cards.<\/p>\n

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Frenkie de Jong, meanwhile, remains unavailable for Barcelona due to a knee injury he sustained during the summer. The midfielder opted for conservative treatment rather than undergoing surgery, with expectations that he could return sometime in October. However, there is still no definitive date for his comeback, while surgery has not been completely ruled out should his recovery fail to progress as hoped.<\/p>\n

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Roony Bardghji is also continuing to struggle with injury and remains sidelined for Barcelona after suffering a knee injury. The winger sustained an anterior cruciate ligament tear last month. He had been close to leaving the club on loan, but the injury changed his plans completely. He is now expected to be out for an extended period, potentially ruling him out for a large portion of the season.<\/p>\n

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When it comes to suspensions, Eric Garcia is among the confirmed absentees for the Feyenoord clash. The defender suffered an injury during the first half of Barcelona\u2019s recent match against Valencia after accidentally being struck in the face by teammate Rodri, forcing him to leave the pitch.<\/p>\n

Eric Garcia will miss the Feyenoord clash even if he is deemed physically fit, as he is serving a one-match suspension following the red card he received against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

However, even if Garcia is physically fit enough to feature in the European fixture, he will not be able to play against Feyenoord because of his one-match suspension. The defender was sent off in the second leg of Barcelona\u2019s Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid in April. As a result, his absence from the European clash is already confirmed due to suspension, regardless of how his latest injury develops.<\/p>\n

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Barcelona will therefore head into the Feyenoord clash with an injury list consisting of Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji, while Gavi is the player closest to making a return. Eric Garcia, meanwhile, will miss the match through suspension. These developments come as Flick looks to maintain Barcelona\u2019s strong domestic start and carry the same momentum into the opening chapter of their European campaign.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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