Stu1993 101 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Barcelona have been rocked by the news that Andres Iniesta will miss Tuesday's meeting with Arsenal.Pep Guardiola has seen his plans for the game thrown into disarray by mounting injury and suspension concerns.The Catalan giants already knew they would face the Gunners without first-choice centre-halves Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol, as they must serve a ban.They have since seen Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the man who scored both of their goals in the 2-2 draw between the two sides in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final, ruled out with a thigh strain.The bad news shows no sign of abating, though, with midfield playmaker Iniesta the latest to be declared unavailable.The Spain international, who also missed the first meeting at Emirates Stadium, is nursing a muscular complaint in his left leg and is still some way short of match fitness.Worryingly for Barca, his fellow midfielder, Yaya Toure, is also a doubt after missing training on Sunday with a knock to his ankle.He will, however, be given as long as possible to prove his fitness ahead of the crunch clash at Camp Nou.This is very bad news not only for the Arsenal game but for the El Classico next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,793 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 According to sky last night ibra wont start but will make an appearence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcelonabear 23 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Abidal came back at the weekend though and will provide Walcott (if he starts) a harder time than Maxwell, and they have Marquez and Milito to slot into Pique and Puyol's shoes, keeping those two fit for Saturday. Keita, Xavi & Busquets should be more than a match for an Arsenal midfield without Fabregas. Whilst Bojan and Jeffren had great games against Bilbao so increase the options up front.Still expect Barca to progress, and hopefully they can go on and get victory at the Bernabeau on Saturday, though a draw would do to put them back on top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Mon the arsenal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArturBorucRangersLegend 1 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Abidal came back at the weekend though and will provide Walcott (if he starts) a harder time than Maxwell, and they have Marquez and Milito to slot into Pique and Puyol's shoes, keeping those two fit for Saturday. Keita, Xavi & Busquets should be more than a match for an Arsenal midfield without Fabregas. Whilst Bojan and Jeffren had great games against Bilbao so increase the options up front.Still expect Barca to progress, and hopefully they can go on and get victory at the Bernabeau on Saturday, though a draw would do to put them back on top.Bojan's second Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyIniesta-Nordahl Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Abidal came back at the weekend though and will provide Walcott (if he starts) a harder time than Maxwell, and they have Marquez and Milito to slot into Pique and Puyol's shoes, keeping those two fit for Saturday. Keita, Xavi & Busquets should be more than a match for an Arsenal midfield without Fabregas. Whilst Bojan and Jeffren had great games against Bilbao so increase the options up front.Still expect Barca to progress, and hopefully they can go on and get victory at the Bernabeau on Saturday, though a draw would do to put them back on top.Maxwell will continue to play LB and Abidal will play CB which is his favourite position.Bojan will replace Ibra, he had to excellent finishes at the weekend.The Barcelona midfield should be dominating Arsenal though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstone 374 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Im not sure who i want to win between them and arsenal although im pretty sure barca will still win this. They do still have the best player on the planet remember?! from the first leg i cant see arsenal going out there and winning but you never knowI hope to fuck they beat real madrid at the bernabeu, i fucking hate real madrid. If madrid win la liga and chelsea win the premiership im going to cry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Barca have three injuries, Arsenal have about nine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyIniesta-Nordahl Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Barca have three injuries, Arsenal have about nine.Plus 2 suspensions to a crucial CB pairing.Who are these 9? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Barca have three injuries, Arsenal have about nine.Plus 2 suspensions to a crucial CB pairing.Who are these 9?I was over exaggerating the point Fabregas, Van Persie, Arshavin, Gallas, Djourou, Gibbs, Ramsey.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstone 374 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I would bet my bottom dollar on barcelona going through in this one but i think inter will put them out in the semis! i have a good feeling about inter this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyTheRangers 43 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Barca have three injuries, Arsenal have about nine.You can add song to your list as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 ValdesAlves Milito Abidal MaxwellBusquets Xavi KeitaMessi Henry/Bojan Pedro Might see that from Barca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyIniesta-Nordahl Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 ValdesAlves Milito Abidal MaxwellBusquets Xavi KeitaMessi Henry/Bojan Pedro Might see that from Barca.That will be the team, I'm pretty sure Bojan will start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,743 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I have a feeling Barcelona are going to win this by a few goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Apparently Marquez will start for Barca.He is bleedin' awful now though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Tbh I don't think it really matter what CB pairing Barcelona go with because they will be doing all the attacking.I fancy Barca to win by a few goals. Just a pitty Iniesta is out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcelonabear 23 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Barca have three injuries, Arsenal have about nine.Plus 2 suspensions to a crucial CB pairing.Who are these 9?I was over exaggerating the point Fabregas, Van Persie, Arshavin, Gallas, Djourou, Gibbs, Ramsey....The last three wouldn't have played though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson888 0 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Bojan could cause more problems for Arsenal than Ibra.Especially with the aging Campbell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 As long as Barcelona win, I couldn't give a shit who they field. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowSubmarine 22 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Is this on telly ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Barca have three injuries, Arsenal have about nine.Plus 2 suspensions to a crucial CB pairing.Who are these 9?I was over exaggerating the point Fabregas, Van Persie, Arshavin, Gallas, Djourou, Gibbs, Ramsey....The last three wouldn't have played though.Alex Song won't make it either.Arsenal are fucked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Apparently Marquez will start for Barca.He is bleedin' awful now though.I remember the BBC commentators(I think?) creaming over Marquez in the defensive mid position at the 06 World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Barca will win 3 or 4-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Barca have three injuries, Arsenal have about nine.Plus 2 suspensions to a crucial CB pairing.Who are these 9?I was over exaggerating the point Fabregas, Van Persie, Arshavin, Gallas, Djourou, Gibbs, Ramsey....The last three wouldn't have played though.Alex Song won't make it either.Arsenal are fucked.Arsenal are completely fucked - pretty much got their five most important players missing, and they don't really have able replacements.Campbell Vs Messi could be intersting - from Port Vale to The Nou Camp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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