The centre-back has joined the growing list of absentees
Luis Enrique has confirmed that Gerard Pique will miss Sunday’s Liga clash at Las Palmas with Barcelona facing an injury nightmare in defence.
The centre-back has not trained all week and will not travel with the squad although 21-year-old Marlon is in line for a first senior start.
"He [Pique] is ill and has not been able to train the whole week. He has had a stomach upset all week and hopefully he is better soon," he told a pre-match press conference.
"[Marlon] is another of the options that we have, he will travel and is one of the options."
Barcelona are also short at right-back with Sergi Roberto ruled out through suspension, meaning Lucho has important decisions to make ahead of kick-off.
"We have important absences in defence, but it will be a good challenge to see how we adapt to the situation," he added.
"Las Palmas have had a very good season thanks to their good football and hard work. They are a dangerous side at home.
"It will be a difficult game. They will demand a lot from us, we will need to have a great game."
Whether Lucho actually starts Marlon remains to be seen although a backline of Jordi Alba, Samuel Umtiti and Javier Mascherano looks the most likely option for Barca who simply must win to keep their title hopes alive.
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