Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji has suffered a severe knee injury during today's training session. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Swedish international has torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which will sideline him for the next 6-7 months. This injury derails plans for Bardghji to be sent out on loan to another club to gain more playing time. Consequently, the 20-year-old footballer did not travel with the squad for the friendly tournament in Udine.
The club has yet to release an official statement, as they await the results of all medical tests. However, according to “Sport,” the negative diagnosis is expected to be confirmed within hours.
Bardghji has a history of serious knee injuries, having previously missed 10 months due to a similar issue. It remains unclear whether the current injury affects the same knee or is of comparable severity.
Last season, Bardghji featured in 28 matches for Barcelona across all competitions, scoring just two goals. He was not included in Graham Potter's squad for the World Cup.