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Vermaelen facing six weeks out as Barcelona defensive crisis worsens ahead of El Clasico

The Belgium international has been ruled out for over a month with a thigh problem, forcing him onto the sidelines alongside Samuel Umtiti

Barcelona are facing a defensive injury crisis, with Thomas Vermaelen having been ruled out for up to six weeks with a thigh complaint.

The 32-year-old has endured a series of fitness issues throughout his time at Camp Nou , and is now facing up to another spell on the sidelines.

He was forced off during a recent outing for Belgium against Switzerland and was removed from Roberto Martinez’s squad as a result of that knock.