Barcelona midfielder Rodri sidelined with hamstring injury
Barcelona star Rodri faces up to a month on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury during the Champions League win over Aston Villa.
Barcelona will be without key midfielder Rodri for approximately one month after the player sustained a minor hamstring injury. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner was forced off at half-time during the club's 3-0 Champions League victory against Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Injury update and recovery
"The tests have confirmed a minor injury to his right hamstring. He will miss next Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid."
FC Barcelona
Medical examinations conducted on Wednesday confirmed the severity of the issue, ruling the Spanish international out of this weekend's critical LaLiga fixture against his former club, Atletico Madrid. While manager Hansi Flick looks to avoid rushing the player back, Marc Bernal is expected to step into the defensive midfield role.
Despite the setback, Barcelona may receive a boost soon, as Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, and Jules Kounde are all nearing returns from their respective injury layoffs. The team currently holds a two-point lead at the top of the table as they prepare for the trip to the Metropolitano.
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