Barcelona's Marcos Alonso to Have Back Surgery

The defender has been sidelined due to lumbar region issues; recovery timeline remains unclear.

Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso is set to undergo back surgery in the coming days.
The surgery is aimed at addressing issues in Alonso's lumbar region that have kept him sidelined recently.
No timetable has been provided for Alonso's recovery.
Alonso has played seven games this season, four as a starter, and has made a total of 44 appearances with Barcelona, scoring three goals.
Barcelona currently sits in fourth place in LaLiga, seven points behind leaders Real Madrid and Girona.