With three matches played, it is only the start of the 2024-25 season for FC Barcelona, but the Catalans are already facing an injury crisis. Important players like Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Ronald Araujo were injured even before the season kicked off for the Blaugranes, while others have followed them to the infirmary in the last few days.
The latest player to join this list is the young midfielder Marc Bernal, who had to leave the match against Rayo Vallecano with an injury. It was later confirmed that he had torn his ACL and would be out for a long period of time.
In such circumstances, it is natural for the club’s fans to look forward to when these players will return to action. MARCA has provided an update on the condition of seven of these players, and provided the expected time for their returns.
- Gavi:
Gavi himself suffered a torn ACL back in November while on international duty. There is no specific return date for him, but he will still need some months before getting back on the pitch. Best forecasts on him indicate that he might return to action in November.
- Ronald Araujo
The Uruguayan suffered an injury this summer while playing in the 2024 Copa America. He had to undergo surgery to recover from his right hamstring issue and is expected to return to availability in January.
- Frenkie de Jong
The Dutchman was not expected to remain on the sidelines for such a long period of time. The right ankle issue that he has been suffering from since last season has still not been eliminated, and the medical team is not providing a return date for him. His return will thus depend on his recovery.
- Ansu Fati
Ansu Fati got the sole of his right foot injured in the pre-season training and thus was unable to impress the new coach in the summer. However, he can return to action for Barcelona as soon as after the September international break.
- Andreas Christensen
The Danish international played 26 minutes in the first game of the season for Barcelona against Valencia but then suffered a tendinopathy in his left Achilles tendon. Although he has no set return date, doctors are expecting him to remain on the sidelines for the next four months.
- Eric Garcia
Garcia’s plantar fasciitis kept him unable to play the match against Rayo Vallecano, but he is not suffering from a very serious issue and can return to availability soon.
- Marc Bernal
Bernal was the latest to enter this list of injured players as he tore his ACL of the left knee against Rayo Vallecano. He is expected to undergo surgery soon and is already ruled out for the rest of this season.
