Overview
- Barcelona said Dr. Antoni Dalmau performed the operation at Hospital de Barcelona under the supervision of the club’s medical staff.
- The injury was diagnosed as a transsyndesmotic fracture of the left fibula at the ankle, with an estimated recovery timeline of about five months.
- Bonmatí will miss Tuesday’s Nations League final second leg against Germany, having started the 0-0 first leg last week.
- Spain coach Sonia Bermúdez and captain Irene Paredes described the setback as a big loss and spoke of dedicating the team’s effort to injured players.
- Barcelona’s depth is further tested with Patri Guijarro out until the New Year and Kika Nazareth sidelined for roughly three weeks, opening minutes for younger midfielders.