Barcelona's defense weakened by injuries before upcoming matches

Barcelona is currently leading La Liga as they head into the international break. They have a crucial game in hand against Osasuna, set for March 27. This match will take place at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Barcelona is also scheduled to face local rivals Girona just three days later in a key derby. However, the team may be without an important player for these upcoming matches. Inigo Martinez, a veteran defender, is unlikely to recover from a knee injury in time to play against Osasuna or Girona. He sustained the injury during a recent victory over Atletico Madrid. Martinez had just returned to the Spain national team after a year away but had to leave the squad due to his injury. While the injury is not deemed serious, a recovery period of two to three weeks is expected. This means the 33-year-old may miss both matches. The situation is concerning for Barcelona since Ronald Araujo is also expected to be unavailable, as he will be returning from international duty with Uruguay. Martinez has been a key player for Barcelona, forming a strong partnership in defense with Pau Cubarsi. He had even signed a new contract with the club earlier this month, highlighting his importance to the team.