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Out against Levante Pique (groin) was not called up by Barcelona for Sunday's clash against Levante.

Impact Pique will miss this weekend's clash with an adductor injury he suffered in the Europa League against Eintracht Frankfurt, but Barca manager Xavi announced Saturday that Pique will try to be fit enough to return for the second leg on Thursday.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adductor injury confirmed Pique (groin) will miss some game time with an adductor injury he suffered in Thursday's Europa League draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, Barcelona announced Friday.

Impact There is no timetable on Pique's return yet, but he will be out at least for the weekend's clash against Levante. Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia will likely be the center back pairing in his absence.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured in Europa League Pique was subbed out of Thursday's Europa League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt in the 23rd minute after suffering an adductor injury.

Impact More details about Pique's potential injury should emerge after the game, but for now he will be questionable for Sunday's clash against Levante in La Liga. Clement Lenglet replaced him in central defense against Eintracht, but Ronald Araujo would be more likely to slide over alongside Eric Garcia at the weekend if necessary, with Dani Alves returning to the lineup at right back.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man U visits Leeds, Bayern out to make amends

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off late Pique was sent off for two yellow cards during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Espanyol.

Impact Pique was sent off in the 92nd minute of the match as tempers flared between the local rivals. The defender will be sidelined against Valencia next time out, but the suspension could be extended. Eric Garcia is a likely replacement for Pique.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets: Barcelona reject 'erroneous' salary claims about trio Catalan TV presenter Lluis Canut said Gerard Pique was Barcas top earner but the defender hit out at the claim on social media and responded...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • SKY.COM

Helps maintain clean sheet Pique logged five clearances and four blocks during a 1-0 win Sunday at Mallorca.

Impact Pique's five clearances and four blocks -- both team bests -- helped the Barcelona team begin its 2022 campaign significantly well. He will try helping 5th-place Barca return to playing UEFA Champions League games after an unimpressive overall 2021.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Pique made a block, four clearances and three interceptions in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla. He also created two chances in the match.

Impact Pique defended well in his return from suspension on Tuesday, and he was also a threat in attack once Sevilla went down to 10 men in the second half. Barcelona are seventh in La Liga heading into the winter break but just two points out of the Champions League places. He will want to lead his team back up the table in the second half of the season.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Elche Pique will miss Saturday's clash against Elche with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Pique picked up his fifth booking of the season in La Liga in last weekend's draw against Osasuna, meaning he will miss Saturday's match. Eric Garcia, Clement Lenglet and Samuel Umtiti are all possible choices to fill in for him in central defense alongside Ronald Araujo for the game.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five interceptions in loss Pique made five interceptions during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Pique had conceded just one goal in his previous three starts before Wednesday's lopsided result in Germany. An inconsistent season has seen Pique keep five clean sheets in 18 appearances but also suffer plenty of losses, so it's worth being careful with him and his teammates until some pattern begins to form. Up next is a trip to Osasuna, which have scored 15 goals in 16 matches this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet at home Pique kept a clean sheet with two tackles won and conceded a yellow card during Tuesday's scoreless draw with Benfica.

Impact Pique has kept clean sheets in consecutive starts since returning to the lineup from a calf issue but this doesn't tell the whole story of a hard fought result in Tuesday's game. It will also be worth seeing how he performs against Villarreal and Betis before the final UCL group stage game at Bayern Munich.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Pique (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Pique recovered over the break and he's available to start for the first match under Xavi. The center-back has battled a couple injuries this season, but neither of them have kept him out long. The hope is that he can string together some starts with Champions League ahead, as well.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi coaches 1st Barcelona game in derby against Espanyol

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Training Tuesday Pique (calf) took part in full training Tuesday, according to Football Espana.

Impact Pique was a full participant in team training Tuesday, making it seem likely he will be in line to play Saturday at home against Espanyol. Pique has been struggling with injuries throughout the season and this calf injury hasn't exactly gone away quickly. The hope for Pique will be that he avoids set-backs before Saturday's match.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona squanders lead in 3-3 draw before Xavi takes over

Barcelona has squandered a three-goal lead in a 3-3 draw at Celta Vigo in its last game under a caretaker coach before Xavi Hernández takes over

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Pique (calf) is out for Saturday's clash with Celta Vigo after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Pique is out for Saturday's clash with Celta Vigo, and will continue to try and recover from the calf injury he picked up against Alaves. The timeline for Pique's return is uncertain, though there is hope he will be able to return after the international break. Eric Garcia could fill in for Pique in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Kyiv Pique (calf) will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash against Dynamo Kyiv, according to SB Nation's Reshad Rahman.

Impact Pique picked up a calf injury in Saturday's draw against Alaves and it will rule him out of Tuesday's game at least. Ronald Araujo (hamstring) is also unlikely to be fit, meaning Clement Lenglet is likely to partner Eric Garcia in central defense against Kyiv.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf injury Pique (calf) picked up a calf injury and is undergoing tests to determine the severity, according to Barcelona.

Impact Pique picked the issue up Saturday, and it's just bad-to-worse for Barcelona. The defender is leading an already injury-ridden side, and has an extremely short turnaround before a crucial Champions League trip to Kyiv. Pique is in doubt for Tuesday's clash, unless the issue goes away entirely it's hard to see him playing so quickly after the injury.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barça draws in Barjuan debut; Vinícius brace as Madrid wins

Barcelona has been held to a 1-1 draw at home by lowly Alavés in the debut of caretaker coach Sergi Barjuan for the Catalan club

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Koeman gone, Barcelona names Sergi Barjuan caretaker coach

Barcelona has named reserve team coach Sergi Barjuan its caretaker coach following the firing of Ronald Koeman

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona hosts Madrid, Sociedad at Atlético on super Sunday

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OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in win Pique scored one goal on his only shot and kept a clean sheet during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Dynamo Kiev.

Impact Pique took a striker's-quality finish to score the game's only goal. With a season-high 96 passes completed as well, things are starting to look better, even if only one goal was found by Pique and his teammates. Still, he'll face a tough test against La Liga's best attack in Real Madrid on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético deals Koeman's Barcelona another blow with 2-0 loss

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OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Atleti Pique (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Pique stays in the starting XI despite leaving in the first half only a few days ago. It's probably not the best move for the defender, but he's healthy enough to start, which is usually enough. The hope is that he doesn't suffer a recurrence and subs off again Saturday.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE