Barcelona / Spain: FC Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is set to miss football action after suffering a serious foot injury during Barcelona’s 3-1 La Liga victory over Real Betis on Sunday.
The 23-year-old midfielder fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during the match. Barcelona officials confirmed that Lopez has successfully undergone surgery, although the club has not yet announced an official recovery timeline.
Following the operation, Lopez shared an emotional message on Instagram, stating that the surgery went well and that he hopes to return “stronger both physically and mentally.” He also described the injury as another major challenge in his football career and expressed determination to recover soon.
The injury comes as a major setback for both Barcelona and the Spain national football team ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Lopez, who has earned seven international caps for Spain, was widely expected to be included in the national squad scheduled to be announced on Monday.
Spain will begin their World Cup campaign against Cape Verde national football team on June 15, followed by Group H matches against Saudi Arabia national football team and Uruguay national football team.
Despite struggling with groin injuries twice this season, Lopez delivered an impressive performance for Barcelona, scoring 13 goals and providing 17 assists in 48 appearances across all competitions. He was also part of Spain’s successful UEFA Euro 2024 campaign.
Football fans and teammates have extended support and wished the young midfielder a speedy recovery.
DPCI Sports Desk reports that the injury has come as a major setback for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, while football fans across the world continue to send support and prayers for Fermin Lopez’s speedy recovery.
