Turan, Rafinha to miss Valencia trip with injuries

Barcelona's growing infirmary accepted two more injured players late on Friday.

Arda Turan and Rafinha withdrew from the squad for this weekend's tilt at Valencia, joining the likes of Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba as notable omissions.

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Pique (ankle) and Alba (hamstring) suffered their injuries during the midweek Champions League clash against Manchester City, but it appears both Turan (elbow) and Rafinha (ribs) picked up bruises in Friday's training session.

No timetable was provided for their return.

Turan and Rafinha had offered relief to manager Luis Enrique as he dealt with Lionel Messi's groin problem.

The pair have found their scoring boots this season as well, banging in nine goals in all competitions between them.

Enrique opted to call up Barcelona B player Carles Alena as an option on the substitutes' bench. Although he has previously made the senior squad, the 18-year-old has yet to appear for the Blaugrana.