Barcelona's Dani Alves out with Pulled Muscle, Could Miss Getafe Match

According to Goal.com, FC Barcelona right back Dani Alves could miss his team's next match because of a thigh injury picked up against Real Zaragoza on Saturday.

The Brazilian was forced to leave the match in the 68th minute after suffering the knock.

Alves' team rolled over the struggling Zaragoza. Their 4-1 victory, coupled with Madrid's draw with Valencia, closed the gap at the top of La Liga to just four points.

But Alves will be a significant missing piece if he is not available on Tuesday as Getafe visit the Nou Camp.

Pep Guardiola's team did recovery work on Sunday without Alves. A statement on the club's website indicated it was unclear when the player would return.

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Alves, with a stained muscle in his left thigh, is doubtful for the match against Getafe...

The Brazilian underwent tests to determine the extent of the injury he picked up against Zaragoza. The results indicate that the player has pulled a muscle in left thigh.

His recovery will mark his availability for this Tuesday’s match against Getafe at the Camp Nou.

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The marauding right-back has made 41 appearances for the Blaugrana this season.

Twenty-year-old Spanish defender Martin Montoya replaced Alves on Saturday and would likely be called on again if the Brazilian is not able to play against Getafe.