FC Barcelona: Marc Bernal will be absent for a year

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By: Manu Tournoux

It’s a big blow for young FC Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal. The 17-year-old player, who suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his knee at the end of August, knew he would have to wait a while before playing again, and the wait will be much longer than expected. Indeed, the Catalan club has made official a one-year absence for its player.

Marc Bernal underwent successful surgery this morning to repair a left anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus injury, performed by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau at the Barcelona Hospital, under the supervision of the club’s medical staff. His recovery time is estimated at 12 months.“, we can read.