Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez releases statement following second injury setback

The injury bug continues to plague Barcelona, as both Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Inigo Martinez are set for extended stays on the sidelines. With crucial games coming up, the Blaugrana will have to find a way to navigate through this latest setback. Let’s take a closer look at the impact of these injuries and how Barcelona may adjust in response.

Barcelona hit with injury blow as goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and defender Inigo Martinez ruled out until 2024. Ter Stegen faces decision on surgery for back pain while Martinez sidelined with hamstring injury. Martinez likely to miss next month of action, raising concerns about his injury history. Xavi Hernandez will need to rely on depth to fill in for the absences as Barcelona navigate through their upcoming fixtures.