There is bad news for Ansu Fati, for Xavi and for Barcelona. The Spanish international striker felt some discomfort during Friday's training session and the tests he underwent confirmed that he has a contusion in his left knee.

As a precaution, the Barcelona youth product, who has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons, will miss Sunday's game against Almeria.

Barcelona have not stated how long Ansu Fati will be out for, but have only indicated in a statement that he will not be available for Xavi's matchday squad.

His return to the team will depend on his recovery. It is only a knee contusion, but no one at the club wants to rush his return.

The 20-year-old international has not been able to establish himself in the Catalan side's forward line this season.

Stiff competition has kept him on the bench. Even with a lack of attacking talent, the coach has opted for other players.

This Thursday, for example, at Old Trafford, Fati only played the last quarter of an hour.

This season, he has played in 34 games but has only started 10. He has scored six goals and provided three assists.

Injuries are mounting for the Blaugrana

Xavi will therefore be without Pedri, Ousmane Dembele and Ansu Fati through injury in Almería. Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Gavi and Ferran Torres will be his main attacking weapons.

Ronald Araujo left the game against United with some discomfort, although it doesn't seem to be serious.

Despite this, the coach is considering resting him due to the fact there is the Clasico in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.