Not only the Cheap Barcelona Jerseys lost what looked like its last chance to reopen the title race with a 0-0 draw against Athletic Club on Sunday night, but injuries to Frenkie de Jong and Pedri also put their Champions League progression in serious doubt.

De Jong will be out for about a month because of a sprained ankle, while Pedri will miss 5-6 weeks because of his fourth hamstring problem of the season. Xavi thus finds himself with few options in midfield, but the reality is that he has done nothing but improvise this season.

According to reports from Xavi, Ilkay Gundogan, Inaki Pena and Fermin Lopez are the only players left fit and available this season. There is no doubt that Real Madrid have had their share of injuries and have adapted better, but fitness problems will once again be the main reason for the poor performance of the Cheap Barcelona Football Shirts this season. Four players on the team (Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Alejandro Valverde, Marcos Alonso and Xavi) had to undergo surgeries.

Part of the reason for the difficulties will be a short squad full of young or veterans, but the inability to control matches or solve them early will also have played a role. Unfortunately for the next manager in charge, it seems unlikely that he will be able to complete the team in the summer.