Alba a serious doubt for Clasico, Pique wrapped in cotton wool
The two players suffered bangs in the game at the Anoeta and are irreplaceable for the game against Madrid on Saturday at the Camp Nou.Macedonia-Spain live online
The best news that came from the game at the Anoeta last night, more so than the point Barcelona picked up in they manner they did was that Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba managed to finish the game, the worst was that they both suffered knocks and will at risk of missing the Clasico on Saturday afternoon.
During the opening half, the full-back and the centre-half appeared to need to be changed with their respective knocks: Alba on his knee and Pique on his ankle.
No Copa del Rey for either player
Knowing the importance of both players to Saturdays game, Luis Enrique will play close attention to them in the coming week and be as careful as possible with both. As a priority, neither will travel to Alicante to play against Hercules in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.
Update on Jordi Alba is not good
The two players went through medical tests on Monday with news on Alba being released. In a statement by the club, they announced "Jordi Alba suffered a strong contusion to the head of his fibula and to the back of his right knee and also, a sprain on his right ankle." The obejective is to have all players, including Arda Turan who has been given the all clear, ready for the Clasico on Saturday at their home stadium at 15:15 (CET).
