Fermin Lopez to Miss Three Weeks Due to Injury

Barcelona’s midfielder Fermin Lopez is expected to be unavailable for approximately three weeks following a muscle injury sustained in the team’s recent 3-0 victory over Getafe in LaLiga, the club announced on Monday.

Injury Details

The 22-year-old Spanish international, who notably scored twice during Barcelona’s 6-0 triumph against Valencia earlier this month, incurred the injury late in the match after being substituted in during the second half.

Official Statement

Barcelona released a statement on X, saying, “Fermin Lopez has sustained an iliopsoas muscle injury in his left leg. He will be sidelined for around three weeks.”

Upcoming Matches

As current champions, Barcelona, who are set to play against Oviedo on Thursday, are currently trailing behind league leaders Real Madrid by two points.