The ongoing “injury crisis” of sorts continues at FC Barcelona, during the first team’s Wednesday joint practice with Barça Atlètic, Sergi Roberto suffered an injury. A medical report from the club confirming the player’s ailment has now been released.
As a result, he will not be able to play in Sunday’s match at Montjuc versus Athletic Bilbao. Roberto had the opportunity to play either Athletic or Shakhtar next Wednesday in the Champions League from the outset due to the club’s injury woes. For Xavi, who sees his players leaving like “flies,” it is yet another blow.
“The first team player Sergi Roberto has an injury in the soleus of his right leg (calf). He is out of action and his evolution will mark his availability,” Barcelona said in the statement.
The harm looks to be modest based on the initial scans. If he makes good progress, it is possible that he will be ready for the classic on October 28. Theoretically, 7–10 days off.
This comes as another huge blow to coach Xavi Hernandez, with the injury list already containing several key players such as Alejandro Balde, Pedri, Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha.
