**SPORTGLITZ**
**BARCELONA Injury and Suspension Updates vs. Alaves**
**by Sportglitz, October 4, 2024**
Barcelona aims to bounce back in La Liga this Sunday against Alaves after suffering a 4-2 defeat to Osasuna last week. Despite this setback, they remain at the top of the table, three points ahead of second-place Real Madrid, with both teams having played eight matches.
In contrast, Hansi Flick’s team is coming off a strong 5-0 victory against Young Boys in the 2024-25 Champions League.
Hereβs the latest on Barcelonaβs injuries and suspensions ahead of the match against Alaves, who are currently 11th in La Liga with 10 points from eight games.
**Injury Status:**
– **Dani Olmo**
*Out* (Hamstring)
*Expected return:* October 20 (vs. Sevilla)
Olmo will miss the game due to a hamstring injury from the match against Girona, but he could be back for the Sevilla match.
– **Ronald Araujo**
*Out* (Hamstring)
*Expected return:* Unknown
Araujo is recovering from hamstring surgery and is not expected back until later this year.
– **Gavi**
*Out* (Knee)
*Expected return:* Unknown
Gavi continues to recover from a serious knee injury sustained while playing for Spain but is likely to return before the end of 2024.
– **Andreas Christensen**
*Out* (Achilles)
*Expected return:* November 6
Christensen is dealing with an Achilles injury and is expected to be unavailable until early November.
– **Marc Bernal**
*Out* (Knee)
*Expected return:* Unknown
Bernal suffered an ACL injury earlier in the season and is expected to miss the rest of the campaign.
– **Fermin Lopez**
*Out* (Thigh)
*Expected return:* October 20 (vs. Sevilla)
Lopez has a thigh injury from training and will be sidelined until at least the Sevilla match.
– **Marc-Andre ter Stegen**
*Out* (Knee)
*Expected return:* Unknown
Ter Stegen will be out for the season due to a serious knee injury sustained in the win over Villarreal.
– **Inigo Martinez**
*Minor doubt* (Muscle)
*Expected return:* October 6 (vs. Alaves)
Martinez had to leave the Young Boys match due to a muscle issue but has expressed confidence in being available for the Alaves match.
**Suspensions:**
Barcelona has no players suspended for the upcoming La Liga match.
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