Barcelona midfielder performed for 40 minutes whereas injured towards Atletico Madrid

As confirmed earlier at this time, Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado has suffered from a torn ligament in his proper knee throughout Sunday’s La Liga sport towards Atletico Madrid.

Because of this, the 21-year-old La Masia gem is ready to be out for no less than two months, along with his season now prone to be over.

Casado performed injured for 40 minutes

Now, in response to journalist Toni Juanmarti, Casado performed whereas being injured for so long as 40 minutes on Sunday evening earlier than being substituted by the supervisor.

The 21-year-old was on the receiving finish of some tough challenges from Atletico stars within the first half. A type of from Antoine Griezmann within the twenty fifth minute which induced the damage to the teen.

Marc Casado may very well be out for 2 months or extra. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)

Regardless of that, Casado carried on taking part in for 40 minutes earlier than finally being taken off within the 67th minute for Eric Garcia.

Now, the La Masia graduate is anticipated to be out for a interval of two months or much more, which comes as a significant concern for Barcelona.

Whereas it’s true that Casado’s minutes had taken a slight hit in current weeks attributable to Frenkie de Jong’s rising significance, he stays the one pure defensive midfielder within the first-team squad.

With the season getting into the enterprise finish and the cramped fixture schedule, the younger midfielder’s absence may very well be a blow.

Like he did towards Atletico, Eric Garcia might fill in for Casado whereas Hansi Flick can even flip to Gavi instead.