Xavi has definitely had to deal with many obstacles in recent weeks…
Lost in the league, outclassed by Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, Barça is having a very difficult start to 2024. In this context, the announcement of Xavi’s departure at the end of the season has only added uncertainty for the medium-term future of the Catalan club.
While waiting for the end of the season, the Blaugrana must quickly raise the bar to achieve their objectives. But they are victims of a real massacre in their workforce. From Marc-André ter Stegen to Joao Félix, including Sergi Roberto, Marcos Alonso, Gavi and Raphinha, Xavi has to deal with a host of injuries! And this list is not exhaustive since another element has come to fill the infirmary in the person of Ferran Torres.
A new tile for Barça
Victim of a muscle injury, the Spanish international striker should be away from the pitch for four to five weeks, according to information from the Madrid daily As. A big problem which would therefore lead to the withdrawal of the former Cityzen for the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against Napoli on February 21. Barça should nevertheless provide some details as to the exact nature of their striker’s injury, as well as his duration of unavailability.
