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One in, one out for Barca

Rafael Marquez has been ruled out of next week's trip to Chelsea, but Ludovic Giuly is fit.

Barcelona midfielder Rafael Marquez has been ruled out of next week's trip to Chelsea, but Ludovic Giuly has made a surprise return to fitness.

Marquez picked up a leg injury in Saturday's 1-0 win at Osasuna.

The Mexican international underwent scans on the injury on Sunday and tests have shown he faces a week on the sidelines.

Better news on the injury front is the surprise inclusion of Giuly in the 18-man squad for the trip to West London.

The French international has been struggling with a back problem and has missed Barca's last two games.

However, Giuly has made a swift return to fitness and could be back in the starting line-up at Stamford Bridge.