Barcelona has confirmed the diagnosis for midfielder Fermín López, who sustained an injury during Sunday’s match against Getafe. The Spanish international is sidelined with a muscular issue in his left iliac psoas, expected to keep him out of action for three weeks.
The 22-year-old Andalusian talent came on as a substitute against Getafe, with Dani Olmo starting in midfield. López entered the game in the final half-hour of the fifth-round LaLiga fixture, replacing Ferran Torres. Tho the match concluded, López collapsed on the field afterward and required assistance from the Barcelona medical staff. His teammates, coach Hansi Flick, and even some opposing players showed immediate concern.He was clearly experiencing discomfort in his left groin, struggling to rise and eventually leaving the pitch at the Johan Cruyff Stadium limping.
Following the game, a worried hansi Flick stated, We have to wait until tomorrow. We don’t know what he has yet.
The German coach was visibly concerned by his player’s pained expressions. Today’s confirmation of the iliac psoas injury in his left leg means López will miss approximately three weeks of play.
Fermín Hitting His Stride Before Injury
This morning, the international player, who has featured in five matches across LaLiga and the Champions League, scoring two goals (both against Valencia), underwent tests at the club’s training facilities. These tests confirmed the extent of the injury, which, fortunately, is not as severe as initially feared.
fermín’s goal (3-0) in Barcelona’s 6-0 rout of Valencia.
This setback is a notable blow for the player, who had been enjoying an exceptional start to the season, and for Hansi Flick and the entire Barcelona squad.
