Barça, big headache after the party

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By: Manu Tournoux

Barça, big headache after the party

The happy victory obtained by FC Barcelona on Thursday evening in Las Palmas was rather cooled the next day.

The news is not good for Joao Cancelo. The 29-year-old right back of FC Barcelona suffers from a “ distention of the medial lateral ligament of the left knee », Indicate the digital media of the reigning Spanish champion on Friday.

The Portuguese international (50 caps) was injured during contact with an opponent which prevented him from hitting the ball correctly, Thursday evening during the Catalans’ victory at Las Palmas (1-2) , as part of the 19th day of La Liga.

Joao Cancelo could miss several weeks of competition and joins, in the FC Barcelona infirmary, Marcos Alonso, Marc-André ter Stegen, Inigo Martinez, Pedri and Gavi.

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.