Barcelona star Ansu Fati’s recovery from a knee injury is reported to be on track after having undergone regenerative biological treatment.
The star winger had been ruled out for approximately four months in November but have since successfully undergone surgery on a tear to the internal meniscus of his left knee, with Barca confirming on Monday that Fati’s recovery is “following a very satisfactory course.”
“First-team player Ansu Fati has undergone a regenerative biological treatment by Dr. Ramon Cugat under the supervision of the club’s medical services, with the evolution of his injury following a very satisfactory course,” the club said in a statement on their official website.
“Ansu was injured last November in the match against Betis, and was successfully operated on for the injury to the internal meniscus of his left knee by Dr. Cugat.“
No update has yet been given on how long he could be sidelined although initial reports at the time of the injury suggested four months.
The talented youngster has so far exceeded expectation with a tally of five goals and two assists in 10 games in all competitions this season before suffering his injury against Real Betis.
With the Spain international expected to be back in the first team in March, he will likely miss at least the first leg of Barca’s Champions League last-16 encounter with Parisien club Paris Saint-Germain scheduled for February 16. The second leg is slated for March 10.
Barca have already squandered two of their first three La Liga games after Fati’s injury but have since won four and drawn twice in six top-flight fixtures and currently sit fifth in the Liga table, 10 points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, having played a game more.
With Fati sidelined, Samuel Umtiti could be back in contention to face Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.