Barcelona 🇪🇸 and the Spanish national team 💔 have suffered a major setback after young midfielder Fermín López ⚽ sustained a serious injury in the club’s recent match against Real Betis 🔥.

Barcelona confirmed in an official statement 📝 that the player has suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot 🦶, an injury that will require surgery in the coming hours 🏥, with the recovery timeline to be determined after the operation.

Fermín reportedly felt strong pain during the match 😔, which forced the coaching staff to substitute him at half-time, before medical tests and scans revealed the full extent of the injury 📊.

⚠️ Possible long absence

According to media reports 📰, the midfielder could be sidelined for 2 to 3 months ⏳, which puts his participation in upcoming competitions with both Barcelona and Spain in serious doubt 🇪🇸.

This timeline also raises concerns over his availability for the FIFA World Cup 2026 🏆, where he was considered one of the key young players in Luis de la Fuente’s midfield plans ⚽.

🔵 Major setback for club and country

The injury comes at a crucial moment 🔥, as Fermín López had been enjoying a breakthrough season with Barcelona ⚽, establishing himself as an important part of the starting lineup with strong performances and growing influence 💪.

It is also a significant blow for Spain 🇪🇸, which viewed him as one of the most promising talents in its long-term national team project 🌟.

🏥 Surgery ahead

The player is expected to undergo surgery within the next few hours 🏥, after which he will begin a structured rehabilitation program under Barcelona’s medical staff 🔵.

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