Injured Iniesta ruled out of games against Athletic Club & Olympiakos
The Barcelona captain has a thigh injury and won't travel to San Mames
He may not play again before November's international break
Ernesto Valverde was dealt a setback on Friday with the news that he will be without Andres Iniesta for the coming games.
The Barcelona captain has a thigh injury which he picked up in training on Thursday and the club have not revealed when he will be back.
While it's not a serious injury, it leaves him out of the game against Athletic Club on Saturday and he's also going to miss the trip to Athens to play Olympiakos in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Barça then play Sevilla next Saturday and Iniesta is also a doubt for that game, although he's not been ruled out.
"Andres Iniesta has pulled the gracilis muscle in the right thigh will have to miss this weekend’s game at Athletic Club," the club confirmed.
For the game against the Greek champions on Tuesday, Valverde will also be without the suspended Gerard Pique.
Remember that Iniesta has been one of the most-used players by Barça so far this season. Paulinho is in the running to take his place in the team.
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