The Spanish club have reportedly allowed the 26-year-old a break as he attempts to deal with mental issues that have hindered his performances this season. The Uruguay international has made 15 appearances for Barca in all competitions this campaign‚ with his most recent outing ending in a second yellow before half-time after a sliding challenge on Marc Cucurella in their Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge. Barcelona attributed his absence from their weekend LaLiga win over Alaves to a stomach bug.

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Hansi Flick not satisfied despite Barcelona victory over Alaves

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WATCH: Barcelona fall behind early to Alaves before Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo seal comeback

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Barcelona dealt major injury concern hours before Alaves clash

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Barcelona defender ruled out of Alaves clash as late absence

Valencia draw with Alaves‚ extend winless run to four games

Athletic Club's unbeaten run ends with shock loss to Alaves

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Alaves boost survival hopes with key win over Valencia

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Atletico Madrid held at Alaves in dry Liga draw

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Revealed: How Carlo Ancelotti is plotting to save Real Madrid's season - and his job

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Ancelotti Jr left "happy" as Real Madrid earn battling win at Alaves

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Mbappe apologises after red card in Alaves win

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Mbappe sent off as Real Madrid beat Alaves

Real Madrid defend Mbappe after red‚ take swipe at Alaves

Mbappe sees red as Camavinga fires Real Madrid past Alaves

Alaves 0-1 Real Madrid: Player ratings as horror Mbappe tackle fails to derail champions

Mbappe risks ban in Copa del Rey final after red card at Alaves

Mbappe sees red as Real Madrid beat Alaves in La Liga

Real Madrid pick up important victory against Alaves to remain in La Liga title race

WATCH: Real Madrid lead against Alaves courtesy of Eduardo Camavinga

WATCH: Kylian Mbappe sent off for first time as Real Madrid player against Alaves

Alavés vs Real Madrid: live

Alaves v Real Madrid LIVE - Ancelotti's men look to bounce back after consecutive defeats

Possible lineups for Deportivo Alaves v Real Madrid

Predicted Teams Alaves-Real Madrid: Few rotations with Arsenal on the horizon

Alaves vs Real Madrid: Preview‚ predictions and lineups

"My contract is clear‚ I have one more year" - Ancelotti on Real Madrid future

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Under fire Ancelotti questioned as Real Madrid face Alaves

COLUMN: On Alaves‚ bravery‚ and a relegation battle set to break hearts

La Liga release updated salary limit figures: Barcelona‚ Alaves on the rise‚ Sevilla hole continues

Alaves follow in Real Madrid footsteps as referee complaint submitted after Leganes draw

Getafe coach Bordalas: Victory at Alaves helps us breathe - for now

Barcelona coach Flick: Alaves players discovered how good Yamal is

Lewandowski: Victory over Alaves crucial for Barcelona

"Lamine Yamal is a genius"

Barcelona coach Flick: Alaves made us work hard for win

Flick hails 'genius' Yamal after win over Alavés

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Hansi Flick calls on Barcelona to “focus on themselves” after cutting La Liga title race deficit

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WATCH: Lamine Yamal produces sensational Lionel Messi-like action against Alaves

WATCH: Barcelona strike first blow against Alaves as Robert Lewandowski scores

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Barcelona vs Alavés: live

Predicted Teams Barcelona-Alaves: Two players recalled after Champions League rest

Barcelona vs Alaves: Preview‚ predictions and lineups

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Barcelona hoping to break “early kick-off curse” against Alaves

“He's the number one” - Hansi Flick clarifies Barcelona goalkeeping situation

Celta Vigo coach Giraldez upbeat after Alaves draw

Alaves coach Coudet unhappy after Celta Vigo draw

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Girona coach Michel happy with victory at Alaves

Valencia coach Baraja aware of jeers during Alaves draw: I know fans are shouting at me

Athletic Club's winning run comes to an end after Alaves earn hard-fought point

Coudet delighted as Alaves grab Osasuna point on LaLiga debut

Coudet debut shock as Alaves dumped out of Copa by Deportiva Minera

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Alaves name Coudet as new coach after Garcia Plaza axe

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