In a devastating little bit of replace, SPORT’s Toni Juanmarti stories that Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado may very well be out for over two months after struggling an damage final night time in opposition to Atletico Madrid.
The 21-year-old suffered a blow to his knee in the course of the recreation in opposition to the Rojiblancos, following a play involving himself and Antoine Griezmann.
Whereas an official replace is but to reach, sources counsel that medical checks have confirmed that the participant has suffered a tear within the exterior ligament, which is anticipated to maintain him sidelined for an prolonged interval.
Casado’s absence might exceed two months as he undergoes restoration and rehabilitation, which might primarily imply that his season could be over.
Casado’s season could be over. (Picture by Gualter Fatia/Getty Photos)
It additionally implies that the teenager is not going to be flying off to play for Spain within the ongoing worldwide break, very like Inigo Martinez, who has additionally needed to withdraw from the La Roja squad on account of an damage he sustained in opposition to Atletico as effectively.
Nonetheless, the veteran defender’s damage prognosis will not be as unhealthy as Casado’s with the centre-back anticipated to return to motion inside two to a few weeks.
Casado has been one in every of Barcelona’s breakout stars this season, establishing himself as a key a part of Hansi Flick’s setup.
Regardless that his minutes had been considerably restricted in current weeks with Frenkie de Jong’s resurgence, the Spaniard’s absence can harm the Blaugrana within the enterprise finish of the season.