Barcelona midfielder Rodri Hernández will miss Sunday’s league match against Atlético de Madrid after sustaining a hamstring injury, the club announced Wednesday. Medical examinations confirmed the injury to the biceps femoris in his right leg following Tuesday’s match against Aston Villa.
Injury Details and Recovery Timeline
The club stated that the midfielder was substituted during the match against Aston Villa after experiencing discomfort. While Barcelona confirmed the injury, the organization did not provide a specific return date. The club’s official statement noted that the recovery timeline will depend on how the injury responds to treatment.
The absence of the midfielder presents a challenge for Barcelona as the team prepares to defend its La Liga lead at the Metropolitano stadium. The match is a critical fixture in the domestic schedule.
International Impact
The injury also rules Hernández out of the upcoming Spanish national team fixtures during the November international break. He will be unavailable for Spain’s matches against the Czech Republic in Prague on November 12 and England on November 15.
Why it matters: This injury impacts both club and international football schedules. For Barcelona, the loss of a key midfielder during a high-stakes league match against Atlético de Madrid affects their position at the top of the table. For the Spanish national team, the absence of a starting player creates roster adjustments ahead of their upcoming European fixtures.