A key Barcelona star is ruled out for the rest of the season following a brutal injury that has shocked the entire club.
The injury occurred amid a tense clash and left players and staff visibly shaken, as the youngster lay motionless for several tense moments before medical staff rushed to his aid.
Initial fears were eased when he was able to move, but the diagnosis that followed confirmed a serious setback that effectively ended his campaign.
The Barcelona player is Ajay Tavares, an 18‑year‑old English winger who has been part of the club’s academy setup and is regarded as one of their brightest prospects at the youth level, as reported by Diario Sport.
The fracture came after Tavares attempted an ambitious solo burst during Barcelona’s U19 fixture against Gimnàstic de Tarragona, lost his balance, and crashed heavily into the barrier behind the goal.
He was stretchered off and then taken to hospital by ambulance, where doctors diagnosed a fractured wrist with an estimated recovery period of six to eight weeks—enough to rule him out for the rest of the season.
For Barcelona, the blow is particularly harsh given the timing and context.
The Gimnàstic match was Tavares’ first start at that level, and early indications suggested he was on the cusp of stepping up into more regular involvement within the youth‑team structure.
His absence deprives the club of a dynamic, right‑footed attacker who can operate across the front line and has been praised for his dribbling, pace, and goal‑threat in academy competitions.
Tavares’ recovery will now focus on rest, rehabilitation, and a gradual return to training, with the club expected to manage his comeback carefully to avoid any long‑term damage.
While the injury is a heavy disappointment for the player and the academy, Barcelona still views him as a long‑term asset and is likely to support his full integration once he is fit again.
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