Gerard Pique hit out against Barcelona's preseason travels as the reason for their slow start to the season.

Barcelona have not won away from home this season, and have yet to keep a clean sheet.

"We have not been able to train a lot, we have had too many trips and it shows, there are players who are still not in form, others who have [injury] discomfort. The preseason we had has not helped us, but this is Barca and there are no excuses," said Pique.

Lionel Messi, who made his first start of the season but was subbed off at halftime due to a groin injury, is doubtful for Barcelona's match against Getafe this weekend.