Medical updates on Eric and Kounde

Tests carried out this morning, Sunday 30 October, concluded that first team player Eric Garcia has an external obturator muscle strain in his left hip. He is not available for selection and his recovery will determine his return.

Tests carried out this morning, Sunday 30 October, concluded that first team player Jules Kounde has a biceps femoris muscle strain in his left thigh. He is not available for selection and his recovery will determine his return.

Recovery session

The Barça first team squad were in this morning for a recovery session on the Tito Vilanova pitch at the Ciutat Esportiva after the yesterday's tough victory at the Mestalla stadium (0-1).