{
  "id": 14144947,
  "title": "Four absences reshape Barcelona squad for Galatasaray",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/four-absences-reshape-barcelona-squad-for-galatasaray",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/four-absences-reshape-barcelona-squad-071600594.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona has announced a 22-man roster for their Champions League match against Galatasaray on Tuesday 13 October. Four key players are absent from the squad: Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen, and Roony Bardghji. Raphinha, the team captain and leading scorer, is sidelined with a minor muscle issue, while Christensen and Bardghji are injured. De Jong, the Dutch midfielder, remains a doubt as he has not received medical clearance despite returning to training. The absence of these four players significantly impacts Barcelona's options across all three areas of the pitch. The traveling party consists of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, seven midfielders, and five forwards, providing manager Guardiola with various tactical possibilities. However, the squad announcement does not guarantee a confirmed starting lineup, as the prediction is subject to change based on medical clearances. The predicted XI includes Joel in goal, Kounde, Cubarsí, Eric Garcia, and Cancelo in defense, Fernando, Rodri, and Pedri in midfield, and Yamal, Gabriel Jesus, and Gordon in attack. With key personnel missing, Barcelona must adapt their formation and strategy for the crucial Champions League encounter.",
  "summary": "Barcelona have named 22 players for their Champions League visit to Galatasaray on Tuesday 13 October, with Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji absent. The squad announce...",
  "key_points": [],
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        "published": "2026-10-12T22:51:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/galatasaray-v-barcelona-lamine-yamal-and-co-aim-to-make-it-perfect-10",
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        "published": "2026-10-13T06:39:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}