Three more Barcelona stars have tested positive for Covid in the last 24 hours, taking the club's total number of cases to 10 as the Catalans battle with an outbreak at the Nou Camp.
The club confirmed on Thursday morning that Sergino Dest, Philippe Coutinho and Ez Abde have all contracted the virus and have been forced into self-isolation after returning positive tests.
The latest update comes a mere 24 hours after the Catalans announced that Ousmane Dembele, Gavi and Samuel Umtiti had tested positive for the virus.
Four players were already in self-isolation following tests at the training ground earlier this week - Dani Alves, Clement Lenglet, Jordi Alba and Alejandro Balde - meaning that the club's total cases among the playing squad is in double figures.
The jump in numbers will cause concern that further cases are still possible, which could put their LaLiga clash with Real Mallorca on January 2 at risk.
Mallorca are struggling with their own outbreak, too, with four players and three members of staff all testing positive during their winter break.
Barcelona head coach Xavi already has a series of injuries to contend with, while Sergio Busquets is also suspended for the clash, which is scheduled to take place at 8pm on Sunday.
It means that new signing Ferran Torres may have to wait a little longer to make his debut for the club.
The 21-year-old has completed his £55million move from Manchester City and has already trained with his new club. However, the Spain international has not played since breaking his foot while on international duty in October.
He is due to be unveiled at the Nou Camp on Monday January 3.
hud22
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la liga still want to play the match? its insane. they prefer to prioritise 'others' than everyone's health?
MadridMaldives
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Speedy recovery to all the players infected. May the Lord the words save all of us from thing devastating virus. 0️⃣1️⃣ Positive - Ousmane Dembele 0️⃣2️⃣ Positive - Samuel Umtiti 0️⃣3️⃣ Positive - Gavi 0️⃣4️⃣ Positive - Dani Alves 0️⃣5️⃣ Positive - Clement Lenglet 0️⃣6️⃣ Positive - Jordi Alba 0️⃣7️⃣ Positive - Alejandro Balde 0️⃣8️⃣ Positive - Sergiño Dest 0️⃣9️⃣ Positive - Philippe Coutinho 1️⃣0️⃣ Positive - Ez Abde