The FC Barcelona captain suffered a sprain to the outer lateral ligament of the left ankle, necessitating his substitution against Sevilla.
Early in the second half, FC Barcelona gained momentum, but the team received unfortunate news as Sergio Busquets pulled up with an ankle issue five minutes into the match. Initial assessments indicate he will miss upcoming fixtures for the Blaugrana. The prognosis points to a likely absence for the clash with Manchester United on Thursday the 16th.
Medical evaluations conducted earlier today confirmed a sprain to the outer lateral ligament of the left ankle.
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What injury did Sergio Busquets sustain?
The Blaugrana captain exited the field due to discomfort in his left ankle, and the examination confirmed a sprain of the outer lateral ligament of that ankle.
❗ MEDICAL UPDATE
▶ Morning tests confirmed the sprain of the outer lateral ligament in Busquets’ left ankle. The severity is described as mild, and his recovery will determine his availability ahead. pic.twitter.com/51FEXsnZCM
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How long is the layoff expected?
Club officials estimate a 2-3 week period of absence as the typical timeline for this type of sprain, depending on the progress of rehabilitation and response to treatment.
How many matches might he miss for Barcelona?
The upcoming schedule for Xavi Hernández’s side includes a trip to Villarreal on February 12 and the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg against Manchester United at Camp Nou on Thursday, February 16. Busquets will miss both encounters.
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