Barcelona's Carles Puyol to miss Granada trip

Barcelona's Carles Puyol to miss Granada trip

Published Oct. 24, 2011 1:12 p.m. ET

Defender Carles Puyol will miss Barcelona's game at Granada on Tuesday as a precaution due to a problem in his groin area.

Gerard Pique will also be out as the center back continues his recovery from a leg injury.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said on Monday that ''the doctors have told me that if (Puyol) is fine today he will be back tomorrow.''

The 33-year-old Puyol has been struggling with lower body injuries and has made limited appearances for the defending champion since last winter.

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Barcelona is in third place in the Spanish league after drawing 0-0 with Sevilla.

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