Barcelona star Fermin Lopez faces scans to determine the severity of his groin injury.
Fermin Lopez injury leaves Barcelona braced for crucial update on recovery timeline originally appeared on The Sporting News
Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Getafe came with an unwelcome twist as Fermin Lopez limped off late in the match.
The 22-year-old midfielder, who came on as a second-half substitute, grabbed his left groin in clear pain before the final whistle.
What looked like a routine victory quickly turned into a night of concern for coach Hansi Flick and his squad.
Lopez is set to undergo medical tests to confirm the extent of the injury. Early reports (via SPORT) suggest it could be a groin problem, with Barcelona fearing he may face several weeks on the sidelines.
A minor strain might mean a short recovery, but a serious grade three injury could keep him out for two to three months.
Flick admitted after the match that the club is waiting for answers, saying, “He’ll have tests tomorrow and we’ll see.”
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Barcelona matches Fermin Lopez could miss due to injury
Barcelona fans are already looking nervously at the calendar. Lopez is almost certain to miss the upcoming Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on October 1.
The timing also puts him in doubt for the first El Clasico of the season against Real Madrid at the end of October.
Should scans confirm a severe grade three issue, Lopez might also be ruled out of the crucial Champions League trip to Chelsea on November 25.
Missing those games would be a major setback for a player who has been linked with interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, and clubs in Saudi Arabia but chose to stay and fight for his place at Camp Nou.
For now, Barcelona will hold their breath as they await Monday’s test results. Lopez has already provided two assists this season and was beginning to cement his role in Flick’s plans.
The coming days will reveal whether this is a short pause or a long layoff in what was shaping up to be a breakout campaign.
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