Unfortunately for FC Barcelona, just as it seemed that Pablo Gabi was recovering from a long-term injury (complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and subsequent damage to the lateral meniscus), Now they must face another tough physical setback with one of their most promising young players, Marc Bernal.The Catalan team recently confirmed through various means that the Belgian player has suffered a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, with an associated injury to the lateral meniscus, one of the most feared physical injuries in football.
These unfortunate setbacks typically keep players out of playing for about nine to 12 months after corrective surgery. This means the talented midfielder is likely to miss the remainder of the 2024/25 season.The situation is particularly tragic considering Bernal is just beginning his La Liga career, having featured in three consecutive La Liga EA Sports 24/25 matches (Valencia CF, Athletic Club and Rayo Vallecano) as one of manager Hansi Flick's key players, and is still just 17 years old.
Despite the shocking injury news, there has been a huge outpouring of support for the midfielder from various quarters to help him get through this difficult time. From teammates and rivals to various organizations expressing solidarityThe young Barcelona academy talent has been exciting the team with his performances on the pitch and everyone is hoping he will return with renewed energy for next season. His technical play, tactically astute defensive ability in the center of the field and remarkable defensive abilityMany have compared him to one of Barcelona's greatest ever midfielders, Sergio Busquets.
Marc Bernal's statement after injury
Finally, among the numerous messages of support, the main injured player, Marc Bernal, who had not yet spoken, took to social media (@MarcBCasas) to share a short but heartfelt message after overcoming a turbulent first period of recovery from injury. The young midfielder began his statement on positive and optimistic terms: Thinking about recoveryNext, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the love I have received during this difficult time. “Thank you so much, everyone, for your support.”.
I'm thinking about recovery 💪
A huge thank you to Culers for your support 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/us7my1Zceg
— Marc Bernal (@MarcBCasas) August 28, 2024