Medical press release from Iñigo Martinez

Examinations carried out on FC Barcelona player Iñigo Martinez this Tuesday, January 14 confirmed his injury. The central defender suffers from a torn biceps femoris in his right thigh. The duration of his absence is approximately 4 weeks.

The ‘5’ Blaugrana was injured on Sunday evening during the final of the Spanish Super Cup (2-5) while Lamine Yamal had just equalized.

Iñigo Martinez has played 27 matches this season, all as a starter, which proves his importance in Hansi Flick’s team. This season, he won his first trophy and opened his goal tally with Barça, in the Champions League against Young Boys. He also scored against Red Star Belgrade.