"Now, according to SPORT, Fermin's physical problem originated in Barcelona's La Liga game against Athletic Club last weekend. It came specifically from Oihan Sancet's very harsh tackle, a play in which the Athletic midfielder caught Fermin on his leg, forcing him to remain on the ground for a long moment and showing clear signs of pain. Sancet was sent off for the challenge."
"Having picked up the problem over the weekend, Fermin opted to play against Chelsea this week at Stamford Bridge while carrying the discomfort, the report states. Now, though, Barcelona have decided to give him a two-week rest so that he can fully overcome any lingering discomfort. In fact, the report states that although the club has officially labelled it an injury, they emphasise that it is mainly a precautionary measure, made possible by the return of midfielders such as Frenkie de Jong and Pedri."
Fermin López sustained a muscle injury and will be sidelined for around two weeks. The 22-year-old La Masia graduate had been a regular starter for Hansi Flick and earned a La Liga U23 Player of the Month nomination for November. The problem began in the La Liga match against Athletic Club after a harsh tackle from Oihan Sancet that led to Sancet's dismissal. Fermin played through discomfort against Chelsea before the club decided to rest him for two weeks as a precaution, aided by returns of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri and the availability of Dani Olmo and youth options. He will miss matches against Alaves, Atletico Madrid, Real Betis, and Eintracht Frankfurt and is expected to target a return against Osasuna.
Read at Barca Universal
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