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Barcelona's injury woes deepen as Espart sidelined for seven weeks
Barcelona full-back Xavi Espart faces an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining a right ankle injury during the club's 2-1 home defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday. The setback adds to the Catalan side's mounting defensive concerns.
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Barcelona announced that Espart will be absent for approximately seven weeks as he recovers from the ankle injury sustained during Sunday's LaLiga clash against their arch-rivals Real Madrid at Camp Nou.
The full-back was hurt in the encounter that saw Barcelona fall to a 2-1 defeat, compounding the disappointment of the result with the loss of another key defensive player to injury.
Espart's layoff represents a significant blow to Barcelona's defensive options as the club navigates a congested fixture schedule across multiple competitions. The injury comes at a time when manager Hansi Flick will need to shuffle his squad to compensate for the absence of the right-back.
The setback underscores Barcelona's ongoing injury challenges this season, with the club having struggled to maintain squad depth across several positions. Espart's estimated return date in early December will be closely monitored as Barcelona aims to maintain momentum in their title pursuit.