Hard blow for Hansi Flick at Barça

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By: Manu Tournoux

Hard blow for Hansi Flick at Barça

FC Barcelona are without one of their young talents. Marc Bernal, injured against Rayo Vallecano at the start of the season, has undergone meniscus surgery. The midfielder will be missed by Hansi Flick and his teammates for a long time.

Marc Bernal has had a difficult start with FC Barcelona. The former Masia player suffered a lateral meniscus injury during the victory against Rayo Vallecano (1-2) on August 27 in La Liga.

The Catalan club announced this Monday that the young defensive midfielder underwent surgery this morning at the Barcelona hospital. Unfortunately, as feared, the severity of his injury will keep him away from the pitch for a long time.

The verdict is in for Bernal

According to the club’s official statement, the Spanish international will be out for at least 12 months, the time needed for his rehabilitation.

Aged 17, Marc Bernal played the 2023-24 season with the Barcelona B team before making his first steps with the first team at the start of the 2024-25 season.

He was selected as a double pivot player by coach Hansi Flick in the first team’s wins against Valencia (1-2) and Athletic Bilbao (2-1).

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.