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Marc Bernal is a Spanish professional football player who plays for FC Barcelona in La Liga. The 17-year-old is a new defensive midfielder this season. However, during the recent game against Rayo Vallecano, he suffered an injury in the final few minutes of the game. Let’s take a detailed look at Bernal’s potential ACL injury and find out when he will return to play.
How did Marc Bernal get injured while playing football?
Marc Bernal suffered a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury after tackling an opponent.
During FC Barcelona’s game against Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday, Marc Bernal suffered a gruesome injury. This happened as he tackled an opponent during the final minutes of added time. This injury to his left knee is reportedly a serious ACL injury that left him in tears. Tests will soon be conducted back in Barcelona, however, it will most likely only confirm what is already suspected.
As per ESPN, in the post-match conference, manager Hansi Flick said, “It’s a sad victory because Marc Bernal is injured and it looks not so good. We have to wait and see how heavy it is. We win, it’s OK, but when you see the dressing room, nobody is happy.” After Barcelona won all three opening games of their 2024-25 La Liga season, this injury comes as heartbreaking news for the team.
When will Marc Bernal return to play with FC Barcelona?
Marc Bernal will most likely need time to recover from his injury before returning to play with FC Barcelona.
After recently being promoted to FCB’s first team, Marc Bernal’s injury will likely keep him out for quite some time. Barca’s manager Hansi Flick reportedly confirmed that he fears the worst even before the tests. ACL injuries usually take months to completely heal, and Bernal could stay out for the entire season. However, nothing can be said until the team receives the test results.
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