.jpg)
6 months ago
38 ARTICLE AD
FC Barcelona must deal with two new injuries within its squad, and not the least.
FC Barcelona conceded a frustrating draw against Athletic Bilbao (0-0) on Sunday in La Liga, a result which was worsened by the injuries of two key players: Pedri and Frenkie De Jong.
The Catalan club published a medical press release this Monday confirming the diagnoses: De Jong suffers from a sprain of the external ligament of his right ankle. Pedri, meanwhile, has an injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his right thigh. The duration of their unavailability has not been specified, but the Spanish media mention 3 to 4 weeks of absence for the Dutchman and 5 to 6 weeks for the Spaniard.
A packed infirmary
It’s a hard blow for coach Xavi, who finds himself deprived of important elements in his midfield. Which could prove crucial for the rest of the season while Barça is already in difficulty in the league, where it occupies third place, 8 points behind Real Madrid.
The injuries to Pedri and De Jong join those of Marcos Alonso (back injury), Alejandro Balde (muscle injury), Gavi (cruciate ligament rupture) and Ferran Torres (biceps femoris injury).
Written by:
Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
