Valencia Boss Waiting On Duo For Nou Camp Trip

Valencia boss Marcelino hopes Ezequiel Garay and Gabriel Paulista will be given the green light to face Barcelona on Saturday.

Valencia go to the Nou Camp this weekend with several players unavailable and Marcelino is virtually down to the bare bones for the big clash.

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Mouctar Diakhaby is banned after being given a four-match suspension for his role in a violent brawl during their Copa del Rey win over Getafe in midweek while Geoffrey Kondogbia and Goncalo Guedes have been ruled out with hamstring and groin injuries respectively.

Garay and Gabriel are both doubts after they suffered knocks in the cup win. Garay spent the night in hospital with concussion while Gabriel sustained a cut to his head.

Both players have been back in training in a bid to prove their fitness although the medical staff are still assessing the duo.

Marcelino’s options are further limited as Ruben Vezo left on deadline day to join Levante on loan. However, new signing Facundo Roncaglia is available and may feature after joining from Celta Vigo on loan.