Does the top-tier Spanish football seem lifeless this season?  Well, here are some of the big guns who are missing from action this season and when to expect them to rule La Liga again. (Photos | Agencies) 
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La Liga injured players list | From Luis Suarez to Diego Costa, players who are missing from action and why

Does the top-tier Spanish football seem lifeless this season?  Well, the big three are missing many of their iconic players from action due to injuries and suspension. Here are some of the big guns who are missing from action this season and when to expect them to rule La Liga again.

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LUIS SUAREZ (BARCELONA): Calf Injury, Meniscus injury INJURY DATE: 16 Aug 2019 EXPECTED RETURN: Mid September 2019. (Photo | AP)
SERGIO RAMOS (REAL MADRID): Calf InjuryINJURY DATE: 12 Apr 2019 INJURY DATE: Few Days. (Photo | Twitter @SergioRamos)
DIEGO COSTA (ATLETICO MADRID): Groin injury INJURY DATE: 10 Aug 2019 EXPECTED RETURN: Unknown. (Photo | Twitter @diegocosta)
JAMES RODRIGUEZ (REAL MADRID): Calf Injury INJURY DATE: 24 Aug 2019 INJURY DATE: Unknown. (Photo | AP)
OUSMANE DEMBELE (BARCELONA): Hamstring/Strain, Hamstring/Strain INJURY DATE: 19 Aug 2019 EXPECTED RETURN: Late September 2019. (Photo | AP)
EDEN HAZARD (REAL MADRID): Thigh injuryINJURY DATE: 16 Aug 2019EXPECTED RETURN: Few weeks. (Photo | AP)
KARIM BENZEMA (REAL MADRID): Leg injury, Hamstring/Strain INJURY DATE: 15 Dec 2018 EXPECTED RETURN: Unknown. (Photo | AP)
MARCO ASENSIO (REAL MADRID): Cruciate ligament injury INJURY DATE: 24 Jul 2019EXPECTED RETURN: Late March 2020. (Photo | Twitter @realmadriden)
JAN OBLAK (ATLETICO MADRID): Groin injury INJURY DATE: 17 May 2019 EXPECTED RETURN: Unknown. (Photo | AFP)
RAFINHA (BARCELONA): Cruciate ligament injury INJURY DATE: 25 Nov 2018EXPECTED RETURN: Unknown. (Photo | Twitter @FCBarcelona )
Ferland Mendy (REAL MADRID): Thigh injury INJURY DATE: 25 Jul 2019 EXPECTED RETURN: Late August 2019. (Photo | Twitter @realmadriden)
NETO (BARCELONA): Broken handINJURY DATE: 12 Aug 2019 EXPECTED RETURN: Early October 2019. (Photo | Twitter @FCBarcelona )
SIME VRSALJKO (ATLETICO MADRID): Knee injuryINJURY DATE: 31 Jan 2019 EXPECTED RETURN: Mid December 2019. (Photo | Twitter @Vrsaljko)
BRAHIM DIAZ (REAL MADRID): Groin injuryINJURY DATE: 20 Aug 2019 EXPECTED RETURN: Unknown. (Photo | Twitter @Brahim)
DANIEL CARRICO (SEVILLA) : Thigh injury INJURY DATE: 28 Apr 2019 EXPECTED RETURN: Unknown. (Photo | AP)
Ander Iturraspe (ESPANYOL): Dislocated shoulderINJURY DATE: 22 Aug 2019 EXPECTED RETURN: Unknown. (Photo | AP)
MAXIME GONALONS (SEVILLA): Groin injury(SEVILLA): 12 May 2019 EXPECTED RETURN: Unknown. (Photo | Twitter @MaxGonalons)

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