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Seriously injured in the knee during the 3rd day of La Liga, the young Marc Bernal (17 years old) will be absent for about a year.
The verdict is heavy for Marc Bernal. A nice surprise at the start of the season for FC Barcelona, the young 17-year-old midfielder, who had shown his worth during the preparation, had started his team’s first three league games. Unfortunately, during the 3rd matchday on the Rayo Vallecano pitch, he seriously injured his knee.
“FC Barcelona player Marc Bernal was successfully operated on for his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injury in his left knee by Doctor Joan Carles Monllau, under the supervision of the Club’s Medical Services, at the Barcelona Hospital on Monday morning.”announced the Catalan club in a press release.
Marc Bernal’s knee injury is complex and will cause a long absence. “The expected duration for his recovery is 12 months”indicates Barça.
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