Marc Casadó's medical part: Can Barça have the '17' before the closing of the course?

The injury to Marc Casadó represents a tough blow for FC Barcelona, a team that is in high spirits due to the great season they are having. Now, however, they will have to deal with the absence of the native of Sant Pere de Vilamajor, a 'box-to-box' midfielder who, although not a regular starter, is highly valued by Hansi Flick for his ability to deliver a notable performance both in attack and defense. His profile complements Pedri González very well and is a scarce option on the German coach's bench.

Despite the initial pessimistic scenario regarding the possibility that Marc Casadó would miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, the forecasts may be more encouraging than expected. FC Barcelona has announced that, after further examinations, they have determined that the midfielder has a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament of his right knee. This setback is not the most serious in its category, therefore, surgery will not be necessary as there is no complete ligament rupture.

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This morning, more tests were carried out on the first team player 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨́ and it has been confirmed that he has suffered a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament of his right knee. The player will undergo treatment… pic.twitter.com/j9aKwMDGNB

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Marc Casadó could return for the closing of the 2024-25 season

Based on this information, the intention is to pursue a conservative treatment for the recovery of Marc Casadó, with an estimated time of around two months. If everything goes as planned, there is a possibility that the '17' will be available for Hansi Flick in the season's closing.

Therefore, it would not be surprising if Casadó receives medical clearance and is included in the squad for the last match of the 2024-25 season in LaLiga EA Sports, scheduled for May 25 against Athletic Club at San Mamés. He could even join the team in a hypothetical UEFA Champions League final, set for May 31 in Munich.

The azulgrana club must not rush the midfielder's return

It is crucial to proceed with caution in these situations and not rush the return of a Casadó who will be missed due to his qualities and contribution to Barcelona's sporting project. There should be no risk of exposing him to a major ligament injury just for the sake of a hasty return. It will all depend on how the player feels.