Barcelona announces the absence of two important names against Valencia! | OneFootball

The final list lacks influential names.

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has unveiled his squad for Sunday's clash against Valencia at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, revealing significant absences alongside one emotional return.

The Catalan camp will be without teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who has been ruled out due to physical discomfort following international duty. Another notable absence is Frenkie de Jong, who picked up a minor injury to his right leg's external obturator muscle while representing the Netherlands—though the midfielder has already returned to training.

On a positive note, the squad list brings welcome news for defender Marc Bernal, who makes his long-awaited return after a devastating knee injury sustained against Rayo Vallecano exactly one year ago. His comeback provides a silver lining amid the team's selection challenges.

The defensive woes continue with Gavi still completing his meniscus recovery, Balde rehabilitating a damaged left hamstring, and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen also remaining unavailable for selection.