FC Barcelona published the results of tests carried out on Joao Cancelo, who injured his knee against Las Palmas on Thursday.
Saved by a penalty from Ilkay Gündogan in the final moments of the match, the FC Barcelona narrowly won on the Las Palmas pitch Thursday evening (2-1), which allows them to stay 7 points behind the two leaders Real Madrid and Girona. This match was also marred by the first entry into play of Vitor Roque, but also by the exit due to injuries of Joao Cancelo from the first moments of the match.
More fear than harm
MEDICAL NEWS | Tests carried out this morning have revealed that first team player João Cancelo has a left MCL strain. He is out and his recovery will determine his availability. pic.twitter.com/r5tMSgGhl2
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 5, 2024
The Portuguese international quickly caused great concern as he held his left knee, inevitably fearing a rupture of the cruciate ligaments. But after tests carried out this Friday, the results are rather reassuring. The 29-year-old is said to only be suffering from a ligament distortion, which amounts to a sprain. The duration of the full-back’s absence will depend on his recovery, the Catalan club said in its press release. It remains to be seen whether he will be available for the Champions League round of 16 against Napoli, the first leg of which will take place on February 21.
