Jeremy Mathieu Injury: Updates on Barcelona Star's Hamstring and Return

Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu is battling a minor injury and hopes to be fit after the Catalans' weekend clash with Elche.

Continue for updates.

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Mathieu Included in Squad to Face Atletico Madrid

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Luis Enrique has included Mathieu in his Barca squad to face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. The Blaugrana's official website states "the French defender recovered from his Achilles tendon injury" and is now in contention to make an appearance in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg.

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Mathieu Set for Training Return

Friday, Jan. 23

Luis Enrique delivered the latest on Mathieu's hamstring:

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Mathieu Sidelined by Hamstring Setback

Saturday, Jan. 17

An Achilles injury ruled Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu out of Sunday's clash against Deportivo La Coruna.

According to the club's official Twitter account, the Frenchman will be absent for the trip to the Riazor:

According to the official Barcelona website, further assessment will reveal the extent of the centre-back's injury, with Luis Enrique now leaning more on Gerard Pique and Javier Mascherano as a result.

Per WhoScored.com, Mathieu has played more minutes than any other central defender under Enrique this term and with the club unable to sign reinforcements this month, will eagerly await his return.