Overview
- Barcelona expect reinforcements after the break, with optimism that Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Fermín López could be available for Girona on October 18, according to Sport reporting cited by Football España.
- MARCA reporting relayed by Barca Universal says Yamal is targeting a return to training after the break, a possible limited role versus Girona, and full involvement before El Clásico later this month.
- Marc-André ter Stegen’s comeback date remains unclear, with SPORT projecting late November to early December while other reports say not before January.
- Gavi underwent arthroscopic surgery on the internal meniscus and is not expected to play again this year, with a return estimated around January or February.
- Barcelona enter the international window off consecutive defeats, including a 4-1 loss at Sevilla in which Robert Lewandowski missed a potential equalising penalty, heightening scrutiny of Hansi Flick’s options.