Barcelona uncertain about key player’s availability against Celta Vigo

Barcelona travel to Balaidos this weekend to take on Celta Vigo as they look to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad in ten days' time. However, that will be easier said than done – not only because the Galicians are very strong at home, but also because Hansi Flick will not be able to play in his strongest line-up.

Lamine Yamal will almost certainly miss due to an ankle injury suffered before the international break, while Barcelona could also be without the services of Robert Lewandowski. He also did not feature for his national team after suffering a blow to the back against Real Sociedad, and while this was not expected to be serious, Sport say he has yet to return to training.

In the coming days, Barcelona will be able to get a clearer picture of whether they can count on Lewandowski against Celta. There's no doubt it would be a huge boost if he were available.