The Spanish national team and FC Barcelona are facing an unexpected blow at a key moment of the season. Aitana Bonmatí, one of the most influential players on the international scene, has suffered a serious injury that will force her to undergo surgery and be out for a long period of time.
The midfielder picked up an injury during preparations for the second leg of the Nations League final, which has caused great concern for both the national team and the Catalan club.
What happened to Aitana Bonmatí: the medical report
The player was injured on Sunday during an incident at the national team’s morning training session. Although it was initially expected to be a minor injury, the Federation decided that she would leave the training camp to undergo further tests in Barcelona. As Sonia Bermudez explained at a press conference, Aitana wanted to stay with the group, but her health was prioritized and it was agreed that she would travel immediately for an accurate diagnosis.
Tests carried out on Monday confirmed another scenario: Bonmatí suffers a transindesmal fracture of the fibula at the level of the left ankle, an injury that requires surgery. The operation will be performed this Tuesday at the Hospital de Barcelona by Dr. Antoni Dalmau, under the supervision of FC Barcelona’s medical team.
Only after surgery can the extent of the damage be determined with greater accuracy, but estimated recovery times range from two to six months, which implies a prolonged period of absence.
A decisive loss for Spain and for Barcelona
The diagnosis leaves Spain without a key player for the decisive match against Germany in the Nations League final. The absence of Bonmatí, recent Golden Ball winner and one of the team’s soccer leaders, is a major setback for the team coached by Montse Tomé.
FC Barcelona also faces a complex scenario. The azulgrana team faces demanding weeks with commitments in La Liga F, the Champions League and the Copa de la Reina, and it does so with a particularly loaded infirmary.
In addition to the previous injuries to Patri Guijarro and Salma Paralluelo, both of whom were also injured in recent international call-ups, Kika Nazareth suffered a sprained inner lateral ligament in her left ankle with Portugal.
The accumulation of absentees in key positions will force the coaching staff to reorganize the midfield and manage with precision a decisive stretch of the season. Both Spain and Barcelona will lose, for months, the vision, leadership and influence of one of the most decisive players in the world.
