Ferran Torres suffers hamstring injury, doubtful for Champions League

Barcelona are in no mood for upsets. The Catalan side, who beat Osasuna 1-0 in La Liga on Wednesday, lost a key player in Xavi Hernandez's attack to injury. Ferran Torres, who was forced off in the seventh minute, is suffering a hamstring injury, the club announced on social media.

"Tests carried out have revealed that first team player Ferran Torres has a right hamstring injury. He is out and his recovery will determine his availability," they wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

As a result, the Catalan giants will be without the striker who has been at his best in recent matches. According to reports in Spain, he could be out of action for a month.

Ferran Torres could miss the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie against Napoli. His progress will determine whether he will be fit enough to help his team in Europe's top competition.

With his injury, Barcelona already have nine first team players unavailable: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marcos Alonso, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde, Gavi, Sergi Roberto, Raphinha, Joao Felix and Ferran Torres.

 

January 31, 2024