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Dani Alves set for Barcelona absence

Barcelona has been handed mixed injury news concerning Dani Alves and Sergio Busquets.

Barcelona looks set to be without fullback Dani Alves for a spell because of a groin strain, although midfielder Sergio Busquets' ankle problem has been confirmed as nothing serious.

Alves was forced off early in Barca's 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, while Busquets was replaced in the second half after a collision with striker Aritz Aduriz.

The withdrawals somewhat soured Barca's opening-day victory, and Alves now faces time on the sidelines after receiving the results of medical tests Monday.