Medical report: This is how all the injured Barça players are

Published:8/09/2024 - 20:25h

Updated:8/09/2024 - 20:32h

The injury crisis is worsening at FC Barcelona. Eight players are currently recovering from physical problems ranging from simple to complex, which are putting Hansi Flick's training plan in a difficult position

FC Barcelona already has eight players in the infirmary and we are not even two months into the 2024/25 season. This crisis has been affecting many teams, such as Real Madrid, where the two top exponents of LaLiga have had to see several players fall due to physical problems, which have been exacerbated by the international break.

Now, Hansi Flick and the rest of the Barça board will have to pray that no other player gets injured in these weeks, because in the second half of September they will have to face five games. Let's review who are the players who are in the Barça team's infirmary and when they are expected to return to action.

Gavi

The 20-year-old midfielder suffered a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and an associated injury to the lateral meniscus on November 19, 2023, in a match between the Spanish national team and Georgia, which led to him having to undergo surgery and missing the rest of the season. His recovery is going well, but the team does not want to take any risks. His return to the field could be between October and November.

Ansu Fati

This 21-year-old forward missed Barcelona's tour of the United States due to plantar fasciitis suffered on July 24. This injury manifests itself differently in each player, so predicting a recovery time is complex. Even so, everything seems to be going well, Ansu is already starting to touch the ball and could return at the end of September.

Ronald Araújo

The Uruguayan center back was seriously injured in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Copa América on July 7. Araújo suffered an injury to the hamstring of his right thigh that led to surgery. His exact recovery time has not yet been revealed, but players are usually off the field for about four months. The first part of his rehabilitation has gone well, so he could be ready to play at the end of November.

Frenkie de Jong

One of Barcelona's midfielders was injured on April 21 in the Clasico against Real Madrid after a clash with Federico Valverde. Since then, De Jong is still recovering from his third grade II sprain in his right ankle in less than 12 months. The player was suggested an operation, but opted for a more conservative approach, so there is no date for his return. Flick hopes to have him ready at the end of the international break, but nothing has been confirmed.

Andreas Christensen

The Danish defender suffers from tendinopathy in the left Achilles that was detected after missing a couple of training sessions prior to the match against Athletic Club. The recovery time was not revealed, but he is expected to be out for two months, so he could be available again for the match against Sevilla, scheduled for the weekend of October 20.

Marc Bernal

The 17-year-old will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and an associated injury to the external meniscus in the match against Rayo Vallecano. The player will undergo surgery soon and recovery is slow, so everything will depend on the player's body.

Fermín López

The midfielder has a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of his left thigh. Barcelona confirmed that he will be out for about three weeks, so he could return at the end of September. He will miss up to four games with Flick's team.

Dani Olmo

The Spanish player was ruled out for the Nations League match against Switzerland due to problems with his knee. He did not train this Saturday, so he will return to Barcelona injured. Apparently the problem is not serious but that will have to be determined by the Barça doctors.