Barcelona’s injury situation has shown improvement in recent weeks, with several key players returning to the squad, though a few injuries continue to impact Hansi Flick’s options.
At the start of the season, injuries were a significant challenge, limiting the team’s depth and forcing Flick to make adjustments with limited choices.
Players like Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, and Ansu Fati have recovered and are now back in action, providing a boost to the squad.
However, some players are still on the path to full recovery, and here is a look at their current status and expected returns.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen
Marc-Andre ter Stegen might not feature for Barcelona this season. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
The club’s main goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, has been sidelined since September due to a complete rupture of his right knee’s patellar tendon.
Current medical forecasts suggest he may not return until the next season. Still, the club remains cautiously hopeful that a possible return might be feasible before the season concludes.
Ronald Araujo
Ronald Araujo sustained a hamstring tendon injury in his right thigh on July 15, 2024, while on international duty with Uruguay.
His recovery is progressing, and the target is for him to rejoin team training after the November international break. If everything goes well, Araujo could receive medical clearance to play before the year’s end.
Andreas Christensen
Andreas Christensen’s return is still unknown. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
Since August 24, 2024, Andreas Christensen has been dealing with tendinopathy in his left Achilles. The club has not set a strict timeline for his return and plans to clear him for play only once he has fully recovered.
For now, he is recovering well and has started individual training, but there is still no confirmation about his return.
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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-10-30 07:00:00
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