Barcelona
defender Inigo Martinez expected to miss five weeks with thigh injury
The
center-back is out again
Barcelona
expect Inigo Martinez to miss around five weeks after being injured again on
Sunday in the Copa del Rey win at Barbastro.
Martinez was
back in action after hamstring trouble but had to go off yet again after
suffering a fresh injury.
Barcelona
have confirmed it’s a thigh problem:
Diario Sport
reckon Martinez will be now sidelined for just over a month.
The news
means he’ll miss the Spanish Super Cup, the next round of the Copa del Rey and
league games against Real Betis, Villarreal, Osasuna and Alaves.
Barcelona
are hoping he will be fit in time for the return of the Champions League in
February, with the Catalans set to take on Napoli in the round of 16.
The news is
a real blow to Martinez in his first season at Barca. He’s looked a good
addition to the squad but injuries means he’s only made six La Liga starts for
Xavi’s side.