Barcelona star risks missing the World Cup due to a serious injury

Fermín López, a midfielder for Barcelona and the Spanish national team, has suffered a serious injury that has cast serious doubt on his participation in the upcoming World Cup. The player was injured during the 37th round of the Spanish La Liga match against Betis, where he started the game but was unable to continue after halftime due to severe pain. 

This was reported on the Catalan club’s official website.

A medical examination revealed that the 23-year-old player has a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot, which requires surgery. According to preliminary estimates by Spanish sports doctors, the rehabilitation process following such surgery will take at least two months, making his participation in the World Cup unlikely, although the medical staff has not yet issued a final verdict.

This loss is a significant blow for both the club and the national team, as the midfielder has demonstrated leadership qualities this season, scoring thirteen goals and providing seventeen assists in forty-eight matches. The head coach of the Spanish team, Luis de la Fuente, is set to announce the final roster on May 25, and at the tournament itself, La Roja will face the national teams of Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.