Barcelona squad revealed for Chelsea clash as Lionel Messi and co arrive London without

Barcelona are without Philippe Coutinho for the trip to Chelsea on Tuesday.

The Brazilian is cup-tied in the Champions League having represented Liverpool in the competition earlier this season.

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Nelson Semedo also misses out due to suspension, but Ernesto Valverde has a full squad to pick from otherwise.

Thomas Vermaelen returns to the fold for the game, having been given the thumbs up from doctors following a hamstring problem.

Barcelona flew to London on Monday morning ahead of their scheduled training session at Stamford Bridge later in the day.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and co looked in high spirits as they travelled to London from Barcelona Airport.

Manager Valverde will speak to the media alongside Ivan Rakitic at 6:15pm on Monday evening ahead of the game against Chelsea.

Barcelona head into the crunch clash having only conceded one goal in their last five matches.

The 2-0 victory over Eibar at the weekend saw them maintain a seven-point lead over Atletico Madrid at the top of the La Liga standings.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, are 17 points back in fourth place.

Barcelona squad for Chelsea game
Ter Stegen (GK)
Jasper Cillessen (GK)
Adrian Ortola (GK)
Gerard Pique
Ivan Rakitic
Sergio Busquets
Denis Suarez
Andres Iniesta
Luis Suarez
Lionel Messi
Ousmane Dembele
Paulinho
Paco Alcacer
Jordi Alba
Lucas Digne
Sergi Roberto
Andre Gomes
Aleix Vidal
Samuel Umtiti
Yerry Mina
Thomas Vermaelen

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