Barcelona’s victory over Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday night, which made it three wins from three at the start of the season, has been overshadowed by a potential-serious injury suffered by Marc Bernal. The 17-year-old was in serious pain following an incident during the dying stages of the encounter at Vallecas.
Hansi Flick could not provide a positive update about Bernal, who’s had a fine start to his senior career. His pessimism is reflected by those in the Barcelona first team dynamic, with Sport noting that there are genuine fears that the teenager has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Breaking: Barça believe that Marc Bernal has torn his ACL. @tjuanmarti
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Bernal will undergo medical tests back in Catalonia over the coming days, and in that time, both he and Barcelona will be desperate that their worst fears are not confirmed. If they are, it leaves Flick in big trouble, as he only has Pedri and Marc Casado as options in central midfield. – this would remain the case for some time, as Gavi (also ACL) and Frenkie de Jong (ankle) are a fair way away from returning.
