On Friday, August 16, the wait is over and one of the most important club tournaments in Europe and the world, LaLiga Santander, 2019-20 season, begins. And it will be the reigning champion Barcelona who will kick off the ball in a complicated square, San Mamés, to face Athletic Bilbao.
However, beyond any possible last-minute reinforcements or departures, the main concern at Camp Nou is whether they will have Lionel Messi available, as he is recovering from a calf injury he suffered a week ago on his first day of preseason with the Azulgranas.
Who will definitely not be on the list for at least the next five matchdays is Brazilian goalkeeper Neto, who suffered a fracture in his left hand on Saturday during the last training session of the culés prior to the friendly match they played (and won) against Napoli in the United States.
But just like Messi, who is doubtful, and Neto, who is confirmed out, there are other players who, due to injuries and suspensions, will miss the start of the tournament with their respective clubs, and we review them below.
Injured players:
Alavés: Burgui
Atlético: Vrsaljko
Athletic: Guruzeta
Barcelona: Neto
Celta: Okay, Juncà, Santi Mina
Eibar: Esteban Burgos, Diop, José Ángel
Espanyol: David López, Piatti
Getafe: Antunes, Amath
Leganés: Szymanowski
Levante: Doukouré
Mallorca: Aridai, Abdón Prats
Osasuna: Iñigo Pérez, Unai García, Kike Barja
Real Madrid: Asensio
Real Sociedad: Sagnan
Valladolid: Luismi, Stiven Plaza
Villarreal: Bruno
Suspended players:
Atlético: Correa and Diego Costa
Getafe: Maksimovic
Mallorca: Marc Pedraza
Real Madrid: Carvajal
Real Sociedad: Diego Llorente and Aritz Elustondo
Sevilla: Banega
Valencia: Parejo, Gayà
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