Overview

• Alejandro Balde rejoined group training three weeks after a left hamstring issue but will miss Real Oviedo and is very unlikely to face Real Sociedad, with 1 October against PSG targeted if progress continues.
• Pau Cubarsi has returned to full training following a knee knock and is being considered for inclusion in the squad to visit Real Oviedo.
• Lamine Yamal continues individual rehab and will sit out the Oviedo match, as Joan Laporta suggested he could be in contention for Real Sociedad.
• Barcelona confirmed that Gavi will undergo surgery, ruling the midfielder out for an extended period.
• Fermín López has a hip injury and is expected to be sidelined until at least after the October international break, further stretching selection options.