Barcelona president Joan Laporta has ruled out the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club as a player, describing such speculation as "unrealistic."
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) are upset after learning that Lamine Yamal underwent a groin procedure on the same day he was due to report for Spain's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey.
Barcelona have received a major boost ahead of their return to La Liga action, with Marc Casado cleared of a suspected adductor injury and expected to feature against Athletic Club on 22 November.
Hansi Flick oversaw a crucial 4-2 victory for FC Barcelona away at Celta Vigo, lifting his side to within three points of league leaders Real Madrid after a blistering performance spearheaded by Robert Lewandowski.
La Liga served up a gripping weekend of twists on Sunday, as Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick inspired Barcelona to a 4-2 victory over Celta Vigo, cutting Real Madrid's lead at the top to just three points after their stalemate at Rayo Vallecano.
Barcelona's mounting injury list has grown longer after defender Eric Garcia was diagnosed with a nasal fracture following their dramatic 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday night.