Barca defender Pique laid low for LaLiga finale

Gerard Pique will miss Barcelona’s final LaLiga match of the season against Eibar due to his ongoing stomach complaint.

Spain centre-back Pique last featured for Luis Enrique’s men in the 4-1 win over Villarreal two weeks ago and was on the sidelines when Las Palmas were dispatched by the same scoreline last time out.

A statement from Barcelona read: “Gerard Pique continues to recover and readapt to training following his abdominal pains that have kept him out for 10 days.” 

Pique’s absence leaves Luis Enrique short at centre-back for his last LaLiga game at the helm, with the title still at stake.

[SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT] Luis Enrique takes charge of his last #LaLiga game with Piqué missing out https://t.co/dEkLRC4dU9 #FCBEibar pic.twitter.com/Ot9m9gf3kE

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 21, 2017

Javier Mascherano and Jeremy Mathieu are injury absentees, meaning Marlon Santos is in line to feature once more, while the Brazilian’s Barca B colleague Borja Lopez has also been added to the squad.

Only defeat for Real Madrid at Malaga and a Barcelona win will allow the reigning champions to retain their title courtesy of a superior head-to-head record.