Barcelona winger practically ruled out of UCL clash against Napoli
FC Barcelona has begun player recovery for the crucial portion of the season ahead after dealing with a severe injury issue over the past month or so. Inigo Martinez was able to make his debut for Xavi in the match against Alaves, and Ter Stegen and Raphinha made their comebacks in the encounter against Granada.
Oriol Romeu and Sergi Roberto are now the only players awaiting clearance from their doctors to go with the club to the forthcoming match against Celta de Vigo. The Catalans will now have to wait for Joao Felix, Marcos Alonso, and Ferran Torres to get well so they can play again in the upcoming weeks.
Felix was thought to be in contention to recover for this game, but SPORT reports that none of these players are anticipated to return for the first leg against Napoli.
The Portuguese forward sprained his right ankle’s external lateral ligament during practice on January 30, and ever since then, he has been unable to play. The club did not say how long he would be out, but it was said to be three to four weeks.
Felix was thought to be in contention to recover for this game, but SPORT reports that none of these players are anticipated to return for the first leg against Napoli.
The Portuguese forward sprained his right ankle’s external lateral ligament during practice on January 30, and ever since then, he has been unable to play. The club did not say how long he would be out, but it was said to be three to four weeks.
Felix has missed three games due to this injury: Osasuna, Alaves, and Granada. However, prior to this setback, Ferran Torres had already cemented his starting spot over the winger. Given that the latter is now sidelined due to an injury, Xavi will undoubtedly want to see the on-loan winger get better as quickly as possible.