Barcelona have confirmed that Hector Fort has been ruled out of Sunday's La Liga clash at Real Sociedad through injury.
Fort has sustained a back problem and is not part of the squad travelling to the Basque Country for the match.
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u25b6ufe0f Héctor Fort has lower back pain and misses the Real Sociedad match. pic.twitter.com/tgtCL2km6C— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 10, 2024Fort's absence does reduce Hansi Flick's defensive options, although he was not expected to start at Anoeta.
Indeed Flick could start with what's been his first choice backline this season as Pau Cubarsi is set to play in a protective mask.