Barcelona injury list: Players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for next game vs. Girona

Barcelona enter the Catalan derby on Monday, February 16, at Estadi Montilivi hoping to leapfrog Real Madrid at the top of La Liga, but Hansi Flick’s medical room remains crowded as the club fights on three trophy fronts.

Raphinha, who has not appeared since late January because of what was initially termed a minor right-adductor strain, is the closest to a return. Staff are optimistic the Brazilian winger can rejoin the squad for the trip to Girona.

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford missed the 4-0 Copa del Rey first-leg loss to Atletico Madrid with a bruised knee and will be evaluated the morning of travel; his availability will be decided after a final fitness test.

Midfield anchor Pedri faces a longer lay-off. The Spaniard picked up a hamstring problem during the Champions League victory over Slavia Prague and, according to club medical bulletins, is likely to be sidelined for roughly a month. The target for his comeback is the home league meeting with Levante on February 22.

Teenage prodigy Gavi continues to work his way back from meniscus surgery suffered in an August training session. Having avoided anterior-cruciate ligament damage, the 19-year-old was handed a five-month prognosis. Late-January footage showed him back on the training pitch, and staff remain encouraged by his progress, though no specific minutes have been mapped out yet.

Danish defender Andreas Christensen, meanwhile, is dealing with a serious knee injury sustained in training before the December match against Villarreal. Although surgery was not required, the expected recovery window is four months, ruling him out of the immediate schedule.

With the Supercopa de Espana already secured, Barcelona’s next competitive priority is reclaiming the league lead. Flick is therefore expected to field as strong a side as possible against Girona, fitness permitting. Should Raphinha and Rashford pass their checks, the former would likely start on the left flank, with the England international operating through the middle or off the right, allowing Robert Lewandowski to remain the focal point of the attack. In Pedri’s absence, Flick could again rely on the industry of Frenkie de Jong and the creativity of Ilkay Gundogan to supply the front line.

The Catalans then host Levante on February 22, entertain Villarreal on February 28, and face a monumental Copa del Rey second-leg assignment against Atletico Madrid on March 3 before travelling to Athletic Club on March 8. Each fixture will test the depth of a squad still navigating one of the season’s most punishing injury lists.