Ronald Araújo, Ferran Torres... The 1x1 of the six injured FC Barcelona players

The FC Barcelona, fortunately, is starting to have increasingly better prospects regarding injured players on the team. And why not? This October has served to significantly clear the team's infirmary, following the official return to action of Pablo Gavi, Fermín López, Dani Olmo, and Frenkie de Jong. Under this premise, the list of injured players from Barça has been reduced to just a few, with varying prospects for their return. Below, on FCBN, we explain the progress of these cases, from those with the highest likelihood of returning soon to those with fewer options.

Eric García - discomfort in the right adductor

At this point, the player who seems closest to returning is Eric García. The defender from Martorell felt discomfort in the lateral part of his right thigh before the match against Sevilla. This physical setback was diagnosed as discomfort in the right adductor and has kept him out of action besides the game against Sevilla, against Bayern Munich, and against Real Madrid. However, his presence in the squad for the match against Espanyol on Sunday, November 3, is not at all ruled out.

Ronald Araújo - rupture in the right hamstring tendon

Regarding Ronald Araújo, who has been dealing with a rupture in the right hamstring tendon since July 7, he is already undergoing individualized physical work with moderate to high intensity. According to various sources, he is in great physical shape, indicating that his recovery could be in its final stages. Now, his return is expected after the November FIFA international break. In other words, the Uruguayan could be included in the squad for the match against Celta de Vigo on November 23 at Balaídos in LaLiga EA Sports or for the one on the 26th of the same month against Stade Brestois at Montjuïc, valid for matchday four of the UEFA Champions League.

Ferran Torres - muscle injury in the right femoral biceps

In the same vein, comes the case of Ferran Torres, who is facing a muscle injury in the right femoral biceps suffered on October 6 with just five minutes played in the match against Deportivo Alavés (0-3). Since the confirmation of his physical setback, it was estimated that the forward would be out for almost two months. If everything goes according to plan, the 'Shark' should return to Barcelona's squad for the match against UD Las Palmas (12/01), or for the game against RCD Mallorca (12/04).

Andreas Christensen - tendinopathy in the left Achilles

Regarding Andreas Christensen, his return seems to be shrouded in uncertainty. The Danish defender has been recovering from a tendinopathy in the left Achilles since August 24. Initially, a one-month recovery period was estimated, but this has been extended to possibly two months, with even the possibility of up to four months. The club's secrecy regarding Andreas Christensen's recovery does not allow for a prognosis on his return, but it is speculated that it could be around December or, in the worst case, by January 2025.

Marc-André ter Stegen - rupture of the right knee patellar tendon

Speaking of Marc-André ter Stegen, who suffered an injury in the match against Villarreal CF on September 22, diagnosed as a rupture of the right knee patellar tendon, he will be out for seven to eight months, meaning his return is expected for the 2025-26 season. However, the Barça team does not rule out his return before the end of the season, as he has already started his recovery process through physical work.

Marc Bernal - rupture of the left knee anterior cruciate ligament and an associated injury to the external meniscus

Finally, in terms of the current cases in the Barça infirmary, the most discouraging is that of Marc Bernal, who suffered a rupture of the left knee anterior cruciate ligament and an associated injury to the external meniscus on August 27 in the match against Rayo Vallecano. It is estimated that the recovery time will be about 12 months, meaning he will definitely miss the 2024-25 season, with hopes of returning once the 2025-26 season has begun.