A key Barcelona midfield star has been plunged into crisis after suffering a gruesome leg fracture in training.
Disaster struck FC Barcelona’s training ground on Sunday morning when a pivotal midfielder suffered a gruesome leg break during a routine session, casting a dark cloud over the club’s dominant campaign and sparking fears of a lengthy absence at the worst possible time.
The 27-year-old star collapsed in agony after an awkward fall in what club sources described as a freak accident, requiring immediate medical intervention before tests confirmed a fractured left fibula—potentially sidelining her for two to three months, or longer if surgery intervenes.
This blow disrupts Barcelona’s high-pressing system, where the player’s vision and tenacity have been indispensable, forcing emergency contingency plans amid a title defense that appeared unassailable.
Teammates rallied around the fallen star as she was stretchered off, with the club prioritizing her rehab while bracing for tactical upheaval in upcoming high-stakes fixtures.
The player is Aitana Bonmati, the three-time Ballon d’Or winner whose injury actually occurred during Spain’s UEFA Women’s Nations League final preparations at Ciudad del Futbol in Las Rozas, Madrid, not Barcelona’s base, as reported by the BBC.
Bonmati featured 77 minutes in Friday’s goalless first leg against Germany in Kaiserslautern but now misses Tuesday’s Estadio Metropolitano decider, joining sidelined Patri Guijarro as a major setback for the world champions defending their 2023 title.
The Spanish Football Federation confirmed the “fortuitous action” leading to her bad landing.
Barcelona and Spain adapt with youth like Vicky López stepping up, but Bonmati’s void tests squad depth.
Still, the timing and severity of the injury mean Barcelona and Spain will need to recalibrate their tactics and depend on squad depth to maintain their competitive edge in upcoming matches.
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