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Returns to squad Pique (knock) will travel to Madrid after making the preliminary squad for Saturday's clash with Atleti.

Impact Pique is back in the squad at the first opportunity after coming off injured against Benfica. The big center-back was a major injury scare as he had just recovered from a calf injury, but it appears he is going to play Saturday. Whether he's fully fit or not Pique is a player that would have played no matter what, especially with the international break right after Saturday's match.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Injured against Benfica Pique was forced off in the first half of Wednesday's match against Benfica because of injury.

Impact Pique returned from a calf injury a couple weeks ago and the hope is that this isn't related. He had gone a full 90 in the prior two matches, but this was his third start in the matter of seven days. Overuse is likely the issue for the 34-year-old defender. Gavi replaced him Wednesday, leading to a formation change for Barca.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Pique (calf) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Pique recovered over the break and is again starting for Barcelona in a huge spot against Bayern. He's part of a three-man back line, something they'll hope will result in some success, especially at home in the first group match.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected for UCL match Pique (calf) is expected to be available in Tuesday's UCL match against Bayern Munich, according to Javier Miguel of AS.

Impact Pique picked up a muscular injury after the first game of the season and has seemingly used the international break well if he has a chance to return for an important game. With any luck, Pique and Eric Garcia will start against the Bavarians while Ronald Araujo and Clement Llenglet will serve as their backups.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf strain Pique suffered a strained calf during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Pique tried to play his way through an initial injury and he may have made things worse by playing in this game. Should he miss Sunday's match against Getafe, Ronald Araujo and Clement Lenglet are in line to start.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury in draw Pique suffered a suspected leg injury and limped off the field in the 31st minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Pique was replaced by Ronald Araujo after a third of the match after fighting through injury just to start in this game. More information should come out about his status by Sunday's match against Getafe, though Pique may take the game off to rest during the International break as well.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes squad list Pique made the team sheet for Saturday's match at Athletic Club.

Impact Pique had reportedly picked up a thigh injury during training but he's fighting through it to stay with his teammates. As a result, there shouldn't be any issues in expecting him to start on this road trip.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh discomfort Pique is reportedly dealing with a strained thigh but will fight through it in order to play Saturday against Athletic Club, according to Javi Miguel of AS via TV 3 Catalonia.

Impact Pique scored in the season-opening win over Real Sociedad and would likely want to put last season's injury issues behind him as early as possible. Should he stay in training all week, Pique should have no issues traveling to the Basque Country, even if a little unfit.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona is $1.6 billion in debt, so why should Gerard Pique take a pay cut? ' ESPN FC

AUGUST 17, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Scores in win Pique scored one goal on his only shot and made two interceptions during Sunday's 4-2 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Though Pique saw two late goals go into the net, he gave a composed performance after missing most of last season due to injury. Should he stay fit, there should be more consistency to the Barca defense this time around. Up next is a trip to Athletic Club.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 15, 2021 • SI.COM

Gerard Pique deserves 'tremendous respect' for taking a pay cut at Barcelona - Luis Garcia ' ESPN FC

AUGUST 14, 2021 • YOUTUBE

AP Source: PSG remains in talks on signing Lionel Messi

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Paris Saint-Germain and Lionel Messi are in negotiations on a contract after financially troubled Barcelona was unable to keep the...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses out on national team Pique made 18 league starts this season, keeping three clean sheets.

Impact Despite playing in seven of the final eight matches of the season, Pique didn't make the Spanish national team for this summer's Euro tournament. With both him and Sergio Ramos out, it seem pretty clear that manager Luis Enrique didn't want defenders who were older and spent much of the season injured. Heading into another tumultuous summer at Barca, Pique will need to stay healthy and work on improving the defensive stability of his team to be reliable in fantasy.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi nets 2, Barcelona beats Bilbao 4-0 to win Copa del Rey

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APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zidane hopes Messi’s 45th ‘clásico’ is not his last

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Pique named in Barcelona squad for Clasico however Hazard misses out for Real Madrid Gerard Pique has been named in Barcelona's squad for El Clasico on Saturday, despite recent struggles with a knee injury

APRIL 9, 2021 • GOAL.COM

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MARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG wary of sitting on 4-1 lead, will attack Barcelona

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MARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Messi scores, assists in Barcelona 2-0 win at Sevilla

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FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS