Ferran Torres Adds to Barcelona’s Injury Woes: Champions League Participation in Jeopardy
Barcelona faces more bad news on the injury front, maintaining their unfortunate streak with players sidelined. With an already crowded treatment room (for the Osasuna match, Xavi had no availability due to injuries to Marcos Alonso, Ter Stegen, Joao Félix, Gavi, Iñigo, Raphinha, Sergi Roberto, and Balde), Ferran Torres has joined the list just as the game against Osasuna kicked off.
The ‘Shark,’ one of the standouts in recent weeks and consistently impressive throughout the season, felt a twinge just five minutes into the match. The Foios native was sprinting for a ball into space when he abruptly stopped, sensing pain in the hamstring of his right leg.
The Valencia forward quickly realized the severity of the situation and went down directly on the Montjuïc pitch. Medical assistance rushed in, and Vitor Roque and Fermín quickly warmed up on the sidelines. Ultimately, El Campillo’s native was chosen.
THE HAMSTRING CURSE Ferran left the field in tears, devastated and aware that this injury could potentially rule him out at a crucial moment of the season, with the Champions League just around the corner. Balde, Raphinha, and Iñigo have all suffered injuries in the same area this season.
CLUB’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT As customary, Barcelona released an official statement following the injury, detailing the ailment Ferran Torres has suffered but refraining from providing insights into his expected recovery time.
NUMBER OF GAMES HE’LL MISS However, as confirmed by SPORT, the Valencian forward will miss the first leg of the Champions League against Napoli (February 21) and is doubtful for the return leg (March 12). The club, however, is hopeful that he can recover in time for the home fixture in Barcelona.
Until the return leg of the round of 16 at the Estadi, Barcelona will play seven games, including six in La Liga and the first leg of the Champions League.Ferran Torres Adds to Barcelona’s Injury Woes: Champions League Participation in Jeopardy
