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Barcelona Rule Fermín López Out for Three Weeks With Iliac Psoas Injury

Club tests on Monday confirmed the groin issue that forced his late exit against Getafe.

Overview

  • FC Barcelona’s medical statement says the 22-year-old has a muscle injury to the left iliac psoas and will be sidelined for about three weeks.
  • López grabbed his left groin and left the pitch in tears near the end of the 3-0 win over Getafe.
  • He underwent scans at the training ground on Monday after Hansi Flick said the team was awaiting results.
  • Based on the timeline, he is set to miss league games against Real Oviedo and Real Sociedad, plus the Champions League trip to Paris Saint-Germain on October 1.
  • The layoff affects a player who had been earning minutes under Flick, tightening Barcelona’s midfield options during a busy stretch.