Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is expected to be sidelined for a bit longer, as reported by journalist Javier Miguel.
According to the reporter, Fermin, 21, is still about a week away from regaining full fitness and will only be ready for the Getafe clash.
This means he will, unfortunately, miss the upcoming UEFA Champions League match against AS Monaco on September 19 and the La Liga fixture against Villarreal on September 22.
What happened to Fermin?
It must be noted that Fermin picked up a muscle injury in his left thigh earlier this month while playing for the Spanish Under-21 national team. There was some hope that he might be fit to return immediately after the international break.
Many fans were optimistic that he could make a comeback during Barcelona’s recent match against Girona. However, it has become clear that the young attacking midfielder will need a bit more time to recover fully.
Fermin Lopez is still a week away from complete recovery. (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)
Given his current recovery timeline, Fermin is now expected to be back in action for Barcelona’s clash against Getafe on September 25. This will be a welcome return for the team, as his presence on the pitch has been missed during this period.
The young talent’s setback comes at a challenging time for the club, as they navigate crucial fixtures both domestically and in Europe.
Barcelona will need to manage without Fermin’s contributions for these next few games. This means the likes of Marc Casado and Pedri are likely to continue as Barcelona’s double pivot for Hansi Flick.
In summary, Fermin will not feature in Barcelona’s upcoming matches against AS Monaco and Villarreal. His return is expected to be around the end of September, with the game against Getafe marking his likely comeback.
For now, Barcelona will have to continue their campaign without one of their promising young stars.
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Publish date : 2024-09-16 11:58:16
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