FC Barcelona has officially announced that young midfielder Dani Rodríguez will be sidelined for an extended period—up to four months—following a serious shoulder injury and successful surgery.

Injury Details and Debut Match

The talented La Masia graduate suffered a dislocated right shoulder during his senior team debut against Real Valladolid on May 3. The injury occurred mid-match, prompting the coaching staff to substitute him immediately and send him for medical evaluation.

Surgery and Recovery Timeline

According to the club’s statement, Rodríguez underwent shoulder surgery at Barcelona Hospital, supervised by club doctors Dr. Francesc Soler and Dr. Jordi Puigdevall, with assistance from Marc Aguilar. The procedure was successful, and the estimated recovery time is between three to four months—meaning he will miss pre-season and the start of the 2025/2026 campaign.

Injury Timing Dampens Title Celebrations

The timing of the injury is especially unfortunate, coming just one day after Barcelona clinched the 2024/2025 La Liga title with a 2–0 victory over Espanyol in Round 36—securing the championship two matches before the season's end.

Impact on Barcelona’s Youth Development Plans

Rodríguez is regarded as one of the most promising talents from La Masia and was expected to play a bigger role in the senior squad next season. His prolonged absence is a setback both for the team’s youth strategy and the player's budding career, just as he was on the verge of a breakthrough.