Barcelona’s training session on Monday morning turned into a moment of deep anxiety after Roony Bardghji suffered a severe knee injury. The Swedish winger was forced to leave the pitch in tears, visibly devastated, sparking fears of a long-term spell on the sidelines.
A Devastating Diagnosis Pending Official Confirmation
According to the Spanish newspaper Sport, and later corroborated by Cadena SER, initial medical examinations suggest a potential tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). However, the final diagnosis remains pending thorough medical scans and an official statement from FC Barcelona.
The anxiety surrounding this incident is heavily compounded by Bardghji’s painful history with this exact injury. He previously suffered a torn ACL during training with FC Copenhagen in 2024, an injury that kept him off the pitch for nearly 11 months.
Transfer Plans on Hold
This agonizing setback comes at a time when the player was preparing to leave Barcelona in search of more regular playing time. Bardghji was excluded from the team’s recent trip to Italy as he was actively negotiating his departure.
Following a summer where Barcelona bolstered their attacking options, the club was open to facilitating his exit either through a loan deal or a permanent sale with a buy-back clause.
First Season Stats and Future Implications
During his debut season in the Blaugrana shirt, the young winger struggled to cement a regular starting spot. His statistics reflect a season of limited opportunities:
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Matches Played: 26 official appearances
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Minutes Played: 784 minutes
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Goals: 2
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Assists: 4
According to AS, if the severity of the injury is confirmed and the player remains at Camp Nou, the plans of both the club and the player will change entirely. Barcelona could utilize the long-term injury regulation to free up salary space, allowing them to sign a replacement winger.
