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Gerard Piqué of Barcelona lies injured on the pitch during his La Liga clash with Atlético de Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain, November 21, 2020. / CFP
Gerard Piqué of Barcelona lies injured on the pitch during his La Liga clash with Atlético de Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain, November 21, 2020. / CFP
On Saturday, Barcelona suffered a sad defeat to Atlético de Madrid that left them tenth in the table, with just 11 points from eight games. It was his worst start to the La Liga campaign in 25 years, but things could get even worse.
Just 24 hours after the defeat, Barcelona confirmed that Gerard Piqué has suffered injuries to the medial and cruciate ligament of the knee, suggesting a period of months on the sidelines of the veteran defender.
“The evidence shows that Piqué has a grade three sprain of the medial lateral ligament and a partial injury to the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee. The evolution will determine the future availability,” read a statement.
Meanwhile, the Spanish giants also revealed the extent of the injuries of Piqué’s teammate, Sergi Roberto. “The tests carried out this Sunday on Sergi Roberto have shown that he has a tear in the rectus femoris of the right thigh,” the club announced. “The approximate time he will be out is two months.”
It means that the two key players will miss the Barcelona Champions League clash with Dynamo Kiev and the crucial draws against Osasuna, Ferencvaros, Cádiz, Juventus, Levante, Real Sociedad, Valencia and Valladolid in the national league.
“Like any coach, I am responsible. We know we have to improve results and grow in confidence. We are working hard, we have to improve things in defense and attack,” said Barça coach Ronald Koeman after his latest setback.
He tried to put on a brave face despite the mounting problems. “I try to get the best team we have available. The players have done everything possible to achieve a result and we have to continue like this. I am not worried about the league, although we know we have to win games,” he said. additional.
