Barcelona vs. Girona - News - December 10, 2023

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Ronald Araujo - Not travelling to BelgiumAraujo (rest) is not in the squad to face Royal Antwerp on Wednesday,

ImpactBarcelona are playing an alternative squad for the final game of the UEFA Champions League group stage, as names such as Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski and Ilkay Gundogan are also absent from the squad list, all likely due to rest. Araujo has started in his previous four Champions League appearances this season, but it seems Barca are simply trying to give him some rest after he already missed time with injury earlier in the campaign. With Araujo out, Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde might start at center-back, with Sergi Roberto moving to the right-back role.

DECEMBER 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Frenkie De Jong - Won't play in UCLDe Jong (rest) is not in the squad to face Royal Antwerp on Wednesday,

ImpactBarcelona are playing an alternative squad for the final game of the UEFA Champions League group stage, as names such as Robert Lewandowski, Ronald Araujo and Ilkay Gundogan are also absent from the squad list, all likely due to rest. The Dutchman has started in each of his 11 previous appearances between La Liga and Champions League play this season, and it seems they're simply trying to give him a breathe since he already missed time due to injury earlier in the campaign. De Jong should return to the lineup to face Valencia on Saturday, and Oriol Romeu could be his replacement in midfield.

DECEMBER 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Ilkay Gundogan - Out against AntwerpGundogan (rest) is not in the squad to face Royal Antwerp on Wednesday,

ImpactBarcelona are playing an alternative squad for the final game of the UEFA Champions League group stage, as names such as Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski are also absent from the squad list, all likely due to rest. Gundogan has been a regular starter for Los Blaugranas this season and being out of the XI just twice in the current campaign. He should return to the lineup in time to face Valencia on Saturday.

DECEMBER 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Robert Lewandowski - Won't play against AntwerpLewandowski (rest) is not in the squad to face Royal Antwerp on Wednesday,

ImpactBarcelona are playing an alternative squad for the final game of the UEFA Champions League group stage, as names such as Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo and Ilkay Gundogan are also absent from the squad list, all likely due to rest. Lewandowski has netted once in four UCL contests this season, and he should return to the squad for the Saturday match at Valencia in league play.

DECEMBER 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Marcos Alonso - Still unavailableAlonso (back) is not on the preliminary squad for Wednesday's trip to Antwerp.

ImpactAlonso won't travel to Antwerp due to his back injury. It's another match on the sideline with no definite timeline for his return. The wing-back being out will leave a space for Joao Cancelo or Alex Balde in the starting XI once more.

DECEMBER 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Stuani - Suspended to face AlavesStuani received his fifth yellow card of the season against Barcelona on Sunday and will be suspended to face Alaves on Dec. 18.

ImpactStuani has been an impact player off the bench for Girona, playing as a substitute in 11 of the team's last 12 matches but bagging four goals in that span, including three in his last two appearances. His absence shouldn't be much of an issue to face Alaves, and he should be eligible to return against Betis on Dec. 21 in Girona's final competitive match of the calendar year.

DECEMBER 11, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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