Barça Updates on Nikola Mirotic Injury and Recovery Timeline
Alarms sounded this Thursday afternoon as reports swirled about Nikola Mirotic’s health status. Serbian outlet Telesport first indicated a serious Achilles issue for the Barcelona forward, noting a potential six-month absence and the possibility of reaching out to an American player now with Anadolu Efes for support. Other sources echoed similar concerns, creating a ripple of speculation across media and social networks.
Sport, part of the same publishing group, Prensa Ibérica, quoted close sources suggesting the injury was not severe, yet an Achilles-related problem had emerged. The narrative linked wear from a demanding Euroleague season with a lingering vulnerability in the left foot and a heavier training load, while stressing that no catastrophic damage was confirmed and that the player would rest in his homeland. The article also mentioned that EuroBasket commitments would keep him away from team sessions through August, given the Spanish international’s non-participation in the event.
Barça’s Medical Communiqué
So much chatter online and in tabloids prompted Barça to issue an official medical update around 9 p.m. to clarify Nikola Mirotic’s present condition. The club stated that the power forward, who finished the Endesa League with some discomfort, is undergoing continued recovery in the weeks ahead.
The statement also addressed why Mirotic, who had been on vacation, has remained under medical supervision. Since the 2021/22 season, the player has been under the club’s health services, reflecting Barça’s ongoing commitment to monitoring his physique and recovery progress.
As for a concrete timeline, the club did not confirm whether he would be able to participate in August training sessions when preseason activities are set to begin. The evolution of his condition will determine his return to court.
Publicly acknowledged is Mirotic’s importance to the squad and the coaching staff. If everything progresses as hoped, he would join Saras Jasikevičius and the rest of the squad as soon as the team reconvenes for preseason duties.
The medical team also indicated that the club would consider the addition of another power forward only if Mirotic’s injury takes an unexpected turn and worsens, underlining Barça’s cautious approach to roster management during a pivotal season.