Spain And Barcelona Hit Hard As Aitana Bonmatí Undergoes Surgery For Broken Fibula

‎Barcelona midfielder, Aitana Bonmatí, will be out for at least three months after tests showed she needs surgery on a broken leg bone.

‎The three-time Ballon d’Or winner fractured her fibula in Spain training on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Women’s Nations League final second leg against Germany.

‎She returned to Barcelona immediately for her club to assess the injury and plan the next steps.

‎”Tests carried out on Monday revealed that an operation will be required on a fracture of the fibula,” Barça said in a statement.

‎”Surgery will be carried out on Tuesday by Dr. Antoni Dalmau at Barcelona Hospital under the supervision of the club’s medical staff.”

‎Barça added that “once the procedure has been completed, another update will be released,” with sources telling ESPN Bonmatí will be out for a minimum of three months, potentially even much longer.

‎Spain faces a major setback after drawing 0-0 with Germany in the Nations League final first leg last Friday, as they bid to retain the trophy in Madrid this week, and with Barça. The Catalan side will also be without midfielder Patri Guijarro until the New Year.

‎Additionally, Portugal’s Kika Nazareth has returned from international duty with an ankle problem that will rule her out for three weeks.

‎”Nazareth has a sprained ligament in her left ankle which she suffered on international duty with Portugal last Friday,” Barça said.

‎Barça added that “once the procedure has been completed, another update will be released,” with sources telling ESPN Bonmatí will be out for a minimum of three months, potentially even much longer.

‎Spain faces a major setback after drawing 0-0 with Germany in the Nations League final first leg last Friday, as they pursue the trophy in Madrid this week, and with Barça.

‎The Catalan club will be without midfielder Patri Guijarro until the New Year. Additionally, Portugal’s Kika Nazareth has returned from international duty with an ankle injury that will sideline her for three weeks.

‎”Nazareth has a sprained ligament in her left ankle which she suffered on international duty with Portugal last Friday,” Barça said.

‎”Recovery time will be around three weeks for the midfielder, who has made 13 appearances for the club this season, scoring five goals and providing six assists.”

‎With Bonmatí, Guijarro, and Nazareth all out, youngsters Vicky López, Sydney Schertenleib, and Clara Serrajordi are the most likely to get minutes in the meantime.

‎Barça have five games remaining this year, including two in the Champions League, yet they remain well placed in both Europe and domestically.

‎They lead Liga F by six points after 12 matches and also top the Champions League group standings on goal difference ahead of OL Lyon.