FC Barcelona is going through a delicate period. Singled out because of very disappointing sporting results, Xavi is targeted by all Catalan supporters while Joan Laporta continues to give him her confidence. Eliminated in the Copa del Rey after a big loss against Athletic Bilbao, the former midfielder will also lose two managers for a long time. Catalan captain, Sergi Roberto should be away from the field for an indefinite period according to the press release published this Saturday on the Barça X account: “First-team player Sergi Roberto has a problem with his left Achilles tendon. The player is not available for selection and his convalescence will dictate his return.»
As for the 20-year-old left defender, surgery is even required following his right hamstring tendon injury. He should therefore be absent for several months and even risks the end of the season: “tests show that first team player Alejandro Balde is suffering from a right hamstring tendon injury. In the coming days, he will undergo surgery with Dr. Lasse Lempainen, under the supervision of the Club’s medical staff, in Turku, Finland. Once the procedure has been completed, a new press release will be published.” It’s misery within the culé club…
