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In the Catalan club, there is a real epidemic of injuries. Spain's championship leaders have already lost striker Lionel Messi and goalkeeper Victor Valdes, who will not play until the end of the year, and on Thursday defender Dani Alves also dropped out of the lineup. During a medical examination, "Barcelona" doctors found a muscle tear in the right leg of the Brazilian. It is reported that the injury is not very serious, but the defender will still not be able to play for a week to 10 days. This means that Dani Alves will have to miss the league match against "Granada" this weekend and, it is believed, will not be fully recovered for the Champions League fifth round match in Amsterdam against the "Ajax" team. Catalan team coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino will most likely have to deal with several other players missing in the match against "Granada" club. Defender Jordi Alba is also unable to play due to a minor health problem, as well as midfielder Xavi Hernandez and forward Cristian Tello. Before the so-called international break, defender Cesc Fabregas also stretched his tendons, and recently worked out in training according to a special program and had to limit physical exertion.
