The French defender won’t feature in the Champions League clash on Wednesday.
Barcelona have lost Samuel Umtiti to a knee injury, meaning he will not be available for the game against Slavia Prague on Wednesday.
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti will miss the Champions League trip to Slavia Prague after suffering a knee injury. The centre-back sustained bruising to his knee in the final part of Tuesday’s training session and will not be risked for the visit to the Czech Republic capital.
The French international played just 14 times in La Liga last season. He missed significant time after going to Doha in Qatar last winter to recover from a persistent knee injury. The 25-year-old could not reclaim his place in the team once he returned with Clement Lenglet taking advantage of his compatriot’s absence during that time to cement his partnership with Pique.
Having avoided surgery, he went to Qatar to undergo a rehab programme but he hasn’t been able to shake off the injuries that have plagued him ever since. He left the France squad during the September international break with a foot injury and has suffered another setback despite his promising display against Eibar at Ipurua on Saturday.
Umtiti, who has only played twice for Barca this season due to injuries, will now face a race to be fit for next Tuesday’s La Liga match at home to Real Valladolid. Sergi Roberto is out as he continues his recovery from a knee problem, while Carles Alena and Carles Perez are also sidelined.
Ernesto Valverde’s side are otherwise mostly at full strength, with youngsters Ansu Fati and Inaki Pena included alongside the senior stars in the 20-man group. Barca are second in Group F with four points from two games, behind Borussia Dortmund on goal difference.
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