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Espart ruled out for seven weeks as Barca lose another defender to injury

By CNA · Published by Everything Blog

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Xavi Espart, a key player for Barcelona's youth team, has been ruled out for seven weeks due to a right ankle injury sustained in a recent match against Real Madrid. The injury will impact Espart's potential to play in the 2026 season, potentially preventing him from contributing to the club's youth development efforts.

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Xavi Espart's injury will likely prevent him from playing again in 2026.: Xavi Espart's injury will likely prevent him from playing again in 2026.
Barca's final game this year is scheduled for December 20.: Barca's final game this year is scheduled for December 20.

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Oct 26 : Barcelona full-back Xavi Espart will be out for around seven weeks with a right ankle injury suffered in the 2-1 home loss to Real Madrid in LaLiga on Sunday, the club said in a statement.

• Espart was replaced by Alejandro Balde in the 30th minute.

• Barca say collision with Real player caused injury.

• Espart, 19, has played nine games for the Catalan club this season, with two goals and two assists.

• Barcelona are already without defenders Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia due to injury.

• Joao Cancelo, Balde, Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin are the only available defenders in the squad.

• Injury timeline means Espart may not play again in 2026, with Barca's final game this year set for December 20.

Original source: www.channelnewsasia.com

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Espart ruled out for seven weeks as Barca lose another defender to injury

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