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Barcelona Confirm Aitana Bonmatí Out Around Five Months After Successful Fibula Surgery

Her training-ground fibula fracture deprives Spain of its playmaker for the Nations League decider, with Barcelona now short in midfield.

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.