Barcelona’s Key Forward Ruled Out of Champions League Clash with Napoli Due to Hamstring Injury
Introduction to the article:
Barcelona’s rotten luck with injuries continues as Ferran Torres suffers a muscular injury during a narrow victory over Osasuna.
The Injury
Just minutes into the match against Osasuna, Ferran Torres was forced off with a suspected muscular injury, sparking fears of a significant period of time out of action for the 23-year-old.
Expected Recovery Time
Reports indicate that Torres is expected to be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury, meaning he will miss important fixtures including the Champions League last 16 first leg tie with Napoli and several La Liga matches.
Impact on Barcelona’s Attack
With Torres’ injury, Barcelona is left with only three fit attackers at the moment, creating desperate luck for head coach Xavi Hernandez. An uphill battle awaits for the Catalan giants.