On the morning of this Monday, the extent of the injury to Sergio Busquetswhat fell injured in the match against Sevilla of this Sunday. Barcelona has issued a statement indicating that it is suffering from a sprain on the external ligaments of your left ankle.
❗ MEDICAL RELEASE
▶ The tests carried out this morning have shown that Sergio Busquets has sprained the external lateral ligament of his left ankle. He is short and his evolution will mark his availability pic.twitter.com/51FEXsnZCM
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) February 6, 2023
The Kessie option
The Barcelona captain is an irreplaceable piece in the culé midfield, and whenever he has been absent from the pitch the team has noticed him. However, in the victory of the leader against the Sevillaone of the most outstanding footballers was the man who replaced Busquets, Franck Kessiewho was the assistant in the goal that opened the can at the Camp Nou.
The truth is that the Ivorian was a foot and a half away from Barça in the winter market, since he was hardly part of Xavi’s ideas and there were several offers that placed him in Italy. However, fate has given him a new opportunity to prove his worth and be the player in charge of replacing ‘Busi’ at a key moment of the season.
Barcelona’s calendar
It is estimated that Busquets will be out for two weeks. During that team, the culé team will have to face the following commitments:
- Villarreal-Barcelona February 12.
- Barcelona-Manchester United on February 16.
- Barcelona- Cádiz on February 19.
- Manchester United-Barcelona on February 23.
Therefore, it is scheduled to return on February 26 in the ‘Power Horse Stadium’ in the league match against Almeriaalthough it could force to be in Old Trafford.