Oleguer Presas will be out of action for six weeks after X-rays confirmed an oblique fracture of the third metacarpal bone in his left hand. I understand this is the second bone of his middle finger but I’m no anatomist. Apparantly Oleguer received the injury in the first half, and perhaps this might help to explain his […]

Frank Rijkaard’s job has become that little bit more difficult with the news that neither Zambrotta nor Bojan will be fit for Saturday’s tough match at Sevilla. Zambrotta suffered an injury to his middle adductor muscle in his right leg in Italy’s 3-1 victory over Portugal and is likely to be out for a week. […]

International friendlies are not usually my cup of tea especially when I was really getting into the Copa del Rey games. But with Bojan supposedly making his debut for Spain, and England playing their first game under Capello I decided to set the video for one game, the DVD recorder for the other game, go out […]

Jose Manuel Pinto has been officially presented as a Barça player this evening (Friday) at Camp Nou. Pinto passed his medical this morning and signed this afternoon. Frank Rijkaard said that Pinto “is here to play and not just to train.” Pinto will train with the first team tomorrow and almost definitely be on the list […]

First team doctor Ricard Pruna has confirmed that Ronaldinho will not be fit in time to make the trip to Mallorca for Saturday’s game. The Brazilian who is suffering from an inflamed tendon in the left knee will continue his particular recuperation plan in the hope of being fit next week.

Thierry Henry will miss the trip to Lyon as he is suffering back and pubis problems, he will need to rest to see if he can get fit for Saturday’s derby with Espanyol. Also missing the trip is Oleguer Presas who has a hamstring injury.

After the solid performances from the defence in the last few games, Frank Rijkaard will now have to re-organize for tomorrow night’s game against Levante. It has been confirmed that Gianluca Zambrotta has a torn muscle in his right leg and will be out for about a month, while Rafa Marquez is doubtful after picking up […]

According to local newspaper “La Vanguardia” Oleguer Presas has been formally accused of throwing stones at the police. The incident took place on the 27th Sept 2003 when police closed the Bemba bar in Sabadell. Many youngsters tried to defend the bar and during the altercations 11 people including Oleguer were arrested.