Barcelona suffers a major setback as key player is ruled out of 2023 final match against Almeria

Barcelona’s recent struggles continued with a 1-1 draw against Valencia, leaving them winless in three matches. With a crucial game against bottom side Almeria coming up, the team will have to do without Frenkie de Jong due to a suspension. This absence creates a challenge for manager Xavi, who will need to find a suitable replacement in order to secure a much-needed victory before the winter break.

Barcelona’s struggle continues as they face a winless run of three matches. Despite a strong performance against Valencia, they were only able to secure a 1-1 draw, leaving them nine points off the top spot in La Liga. With their next match against bottom side Almeria approaching, Barcelona will have to make do without Frenkie de Jong, who will be serving a one-match suspension after picking up his fifth booking of the season. This will be a crucial match for Barcelona to win before the winter break, and they may have to rely on the return of Oriol Romeu or a deeper role for Ilkay Gundogan to secure the victory.