Barcelona have confirmed that teenage midfielder Guille Fernández will be sidelined for four to five weeks after picking up an ankle injury. The 17-year-old, who has been training regularly with the first team, suffered the setback during a recent Barcelona Atlètic fixture.
Guille Fernández Suffers Ankle Injury
Barcelona announced this week that rising star Guille Fernández has injured the tibioperoneal ligament in his left ankle. The setback occurred in Barça Atlètic’s defeat to Andratx, where Fernández was substituted at half-time.
Medical tests carried out later confirmed the midfielder’s absence will last around a month, ruling him out of potential first-team opportunities under Hansi Flick.
Promising Midfielder’s Progress Halted
Fernández has been one of the most promising youngsters at Barcelona this season. After an impressive pre-season, he earned several first-team training call-ups and was even tipped to make the senior squad against Valencia last weekend.
Unfortunately, the injury ended those plans, forcing him into a recovery period instead of what could have been his senior debut.
Barcelona’s Official Statement
In a statement published on the club’s official website and social media channels, Barcelona confirmed:
“The tests carried out have shown that Barça Atlètic player Guillermo Fernández has an injury to the tibioperoneal ligament of the left ankle. The expected recovery time is between four and five weeks.”
What’s Next for Guille Fernández?
While this injury is a setback, Barcelona remain confident in Guille Fernández’s long-term potential. Once recovered, he is expected to rejoin both Barça Atlètic and first-team training as he continues his path toward regular senior appearances.
The youngster will aim to return stronger in late October or early November, giving Hansi Flick another midfield option for the busy La Liga and Champions League schedule.
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