Arthur Absent to Strengthens Barcelona at El Clasico

DBasia.news –  Barcelona mainstay midfielder Arthur Melo will not play in two El Clasico parties against Real Madrid. Arthur had to be sidelined with a hamstring injury.

The two El Clasico parties passed by Arthur will be held on February 27 and March 2. On February 27, the Azulgrana will travel to the Santiago Bernabeu to play the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg. On March 2, the two teams will be back in the LaLiga arena.

In addition to the two El Clasico parties, the former Gremio player will also be absent in several other important parties. Among them are four LaLiga parties against Athletic Bilbao, Real Valladolid, and Sevilla.

The Brazilian will also miss the Champions League last 16 first leg match against Olympique Lyon on 20 February. He is predicted to return to playing in the LaLiga party against Rayo Vallecano on March 10.

Ernesto Valverde is predicted to bring down Arturo Vidal to accompany Busquets and Rakitic. In addition, Valverde can also play Carles Alena and Philippe Coutinho to fill the void in midfield.