Braithwaite could be sidelined until 2022 through injury
The Blaugrana striker may be out of action until 2022 due to a knee injury.
Martin Braithwaite
scored a brace in
Barcelona’s first game of the season as they vanquished
Real Sociedad4-2 before he had to be drawn out injured in the battle against
Getafetwo weeks after that.
The former Leganes attacker did not play for Ronal Koeman’s side after that but reports claim that the 30-year-old has a minor knee injury.
However, he was allowed to be with his national team but Kasper Hjulmand did not believe he was fit enough.
As per reports from
Marca
, the Denmark international has taken tests for his problem after his arrival at Catalonia and he may stay out of action for four months.
The next 24 hours will reveal a final decision with Barca’s medical team set to provide a firm recommendation and they are even considering surgery.
The Danish striker’s absence will provide an opportunity for new signing Luuk de Jong after his loan switch from Sevilla.
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