Braithwaite faces knee surgery in new injury blow to Barca attack
3 years, 3 months ago

Braithwaite faces knee surgery in new injury blow to Barca attack

The Hindu  

Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the club announced on Monday he is to undergo knee surgery. The Denmark striker has started all three of Barca's LaLiga games this season and scored twice in the 4-2 defeat of Real Sociedad in its opening game but sustained a knee injury in the 2-1 win over Getafe on August 29. READ: Women's Champions League 2021/22: Chelsea vs Juventus, Arsenal vs Barcelona in group stage Braithwaite's injury adds to Barca's shortage in attack, with new signing Sergio Aguero still waiting to make his debut after injuring a calf tendon last month. The Argentine is not set to return until mid-October while teenage striker Ansu Fati is still waiting to make his comeback after undergoing knee surgery last season.

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Muscle Injury to Sideline Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele for Around a Month
1 year, 11 months ago

Muscle Injury to Sideline Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele for Around a Month

News 18  

Tests carried out on FC Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele has confirmed that he will be out of action for three to five weeks. The French international winger had to leave the pitch midway through Saturday evening’s 1-0 win away to Girona, and coach Xavi Hernandez commented afterwards that Dembele feared he had suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh, reports …

Barcelona star Ansu Fati is 'set to miss up to THREE months out' after suffering a hamstring injury
2 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona star Ansu Fati is 'set to miss up to THREE months out' after suffering a hamstring injury

Daily Mail  

Barcelona star Ansu Fati is set to miss two to three months worth of action after suffering a hamstring injury in the club's Copa del Rey defeat by Athletic Bilbao. Fati hobbled off the pitch in tears in the Catalan giants' Copa del Rey defeat to Athletic Bilbao and he had to be consoled by manager Xavi and his opposite …

Barcelona winger Ansu Fati is reduced to tears after coming off with another injury setback
2 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona winger Ansu Fati is reduced to tears after coming off with another injury setback

Daily Mail  

Barcelona star Ansu Fati faces the prospect of another prolonged period on the treatment table after hobbling off in tears in the Catalans' Copa del Rey loss to Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona's Ansu Fati was reduced to tears after coming off with another injury Fati had to be consoled by Xavi after he exited Barcelona's Copa del Rey loss to Athletic …

Sergio Aguero to make first Barcelona start but Ansu Fati is ruled out of Rayo Vallecano game
3 years, 2 months ago

Sergio Aguero to make first Barcelona start but Ansu Fati is ruled out of Rayo Vallecano game

Daily Mail  

Sergio Aguero will finally make his full debut for Barcelona on Wednesday evening when they make the trip to Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga. Sergio Aguero is finally ready to make his first start for Barcelona after his summer arrival Koeman's hand for the game has been forced though, as he is unable to select promising young forward Ansu Fati who …

Sergio Busquets out of Barca's trip to Atletico - football news - sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Sergio Busquets out of Barca's trip to Atletico - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has been ruled out of Saturday's La Liga clash away to Atletico Madrid due to a knee injury sustained on international duty with Spain. Spanish media reports said Busquets would be sidelined for around two weeks, also missing the Champions League trip to Dynamo Kyiv and a home league game against Osasuna. Luis Suarez, Atletico's joint-top …

Martin Braithwaite hoping for long Barcelona stay
4 years, 8 months ago

Martin Braithwaite hoping for long Barcelona stay

The Hindu  

Martin Braithwaite is eager for a long stay at Barcelona amid reports the La Liga club is already looking to sell the forward. READ | While recent reports have suggested Barcelona may already be considering selling Braithwaite, the Denmark international – who signed a contract until 2024 – is still keen to make his mark at Camp Nou. READ | …

Braithwaite vows not to wash Barca debut jersey after Messi hug
4 years, 10 months ago

Braithwaite vows not to wash Barca debut jersey after Messi hug

The Hindu  

Martin Braithwaite enjoyed a strong second-half cameo on his Barcelona debut following a controversial transfer - and he vowed to not wash his jersey after receiving a hug from Lionel Messi. Before the match many Barca supporters waved white handkerchiefs towards president Josep Maria Bartomeu and chanted for his resignation after he was forced to deny allegations earlier in the …

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu ADMITS signing Martin Braithwaite is unfair on Leganes
4 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu ADMITS signing Martin Braithwaite is unfair on Leganes

Daily Mail  

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has openly admitted his side should not have been able to sign Martin Braithwaite while the transfer window is closed. The Spanish champions signed Braithwaite from Leganes on Thursday by taking advantage of a bizarre LaLiga transfer ruling which allows clubs to replace a player if they have long-term injuries. Barcelona were allowed to sign a …

LaLiga: Barcelona sign Danish forward Martin Braithwaite from league rival Leganes to help bolster injury-depleted attack
4 years, 10 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona sign Danish forward Martin Braithwaite from league rival Leganes to help bolster injury-depleted attack

Firstpost  

Braithwaite will sign for the rest of this season for Barcelona, plus four more, according to the club, but will not be available for the Champions League Barcelona: Barcelona says it has signed Denmark forward Martin Braithwaite to help fill its injury-depleted attack. Barcelona said on Thursday it agreed to pay the 18 million euros buyout clause in Braithwaite’s contract …

Barcelona complete controversial Martin Braithwaite transfer – which includes £250m buyout clause
4 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona complete controversial Martin Braithwaite transfer – which includes £250m buyout clause

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Martin Braithwaite has completed his controversial £16m move …

Barcelona completes controversial Martin Braithwaite signing
4 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona completes controversial Martin Braithwaite signing

The Hindu  

Barcelona has completed the controversial signing of Martin Braithwaite from Leganes after the club was granted special dispensation to complete the deal outside of the transfer window. Braithwaite has scored six goals in 24 La Liga appearances for relegation-threatened Leganes this season. Struggling Leganes also saw fellow striker Youssef En-Nesyri join Sevilla in a €20million deal in January. Braithwaite arrived …

Barcelona receive injury boost as Luis Suarez 'may play again this season'
4 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona receive injury boost as Luis Suarez 'may play again this season'

Daily Mail  

Luis Suarez has provided Barcelona with some good news as the injured striker is expected to be back in action before the end of the season. Suarez aggravated a previous injury on January 9 during Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup defeat by Atletico Madrid which led to the former Liverpool man needing surgery. Luis Suarez has reacted well to treatment and …

LaLiga: Barcelona seek stand-in forward for injured Ousmane Dembele, says manager Quique Setien
4 years, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona seek stand-in forward for injured Ousmane Dembele, says manager Quique Setien

Firstpost  

Coach Quique Setien said Barcelona are looking to sign a striker to replace the injury-stricken Ousmane Dembele for the remainder of the season Coach Quique Setien said Barcelona are looking to sign a striker to replace the injury-stricken Ousmane Dembele for the remainder of the season even though the Spanish transfer window has closed. Dembele’s injury has left Barca with …

Barcelona: Suarez out for four months after knee surgery
4 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona: Suarez out for four months after knee surgery

The Hindu  

Luis Suarez is set to miss the majority of the season after the Barcelona and Uruguay forward underwent surgery on an injury to his right knee. There were initial suggestions Barca expected Suarez to miss around a month of action, but it has now been confirmed the striker will be out for approximately four months following the surgery, which was …

Champions League: Messi joins Barca training for Inter game
5 years, 3 months ago

Champions League: Messi joins Barca training for Inter game

The Hindu  

Ernesto Valverde might not have to field Barcelona sans Lionel Messi against Inter in the next Champions League match as the Argentine returned to training on Monday. Barca captain Messi had to be withdrawn at half-time and missed Saturday's 2-0 victory at Getafe, secured courtesy of goals from Luis Suarez and Junior Firpo. Barca's goalless Champions League draw away to …

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