Rafinha selected in Barca squad for Athletic Club clash as injured Umtiti not included

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverdehas left Malcom, Denis Suarez, Sergi Samper, Carles Alena and Samuel Umtiti out of his squad for the weekend clash with Athletic Club.

The French defender is still suffering with discomfort in his left knee and hasn't been deemed fit enough to feature.

The Blaugrana will be keen to quickly bounce back after their surprise midweek loss at Leganes, despite taking the lead through Philippe Coutinho.

Full Squad

Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen, Cillessen;

Defenders: Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba, Roberto, Vermaelen;

Midfielders: Rakitic, Sergio, Coutinho, Arthur, Rafihna, Vidal;

Forwards: Suarez, Messi, Dembele, Munir.