Barcelona went into their Champions League trip to Paris Saint-Germain with injuries to Eric García and Jules Koundé disrupting Hansi Flick's preparations. Both defenders are unavailable for the match, leaving Barcelona with selection problems at the back.
Eric García and Koundé unavailable
Eric García and Jules Koundé will both miss Barcelona's trip to Paris Saint-Germain. According to SI, Eric García could be out for up to 4 weeks with a thigh injury.
According to SI, Koundé has an ankle sprain and will miss the trip to Paris Saint-Germain. SI also reported that his availability for the Clásico against Real Madrid remains up in the air.
Other injury issues
Andreas Christensen is also sidelined through injury. Gerard Martín limped off with an ankle injury.
According to SI, Gerard Martín travelled with the squad and is expected to undergo a late fitness test to determine whether he is healthy enough to start, should begin on the bench or sit out altogether.
Squad call-up
18-year-old Álex Campos has been called up from Barça Atlètic.
García's reaction
Eric García said: "Football has these things and now I have to stop for a few days, just when matches come that we all want to play always."
He added: "It makes me angry and sad that I can’t be there, but I’ll work my best to come back as soon as possible."