After the injury, he played at a higher level and became a key player in Frank Rijkaard’s Barça, winning the League and the Champions League.

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Mark van Bommel

Mark van Bommel suffered from a rotura de Aquiles tendon during training with Barça.

The injury keeps it apart from the playing fields during six months.

As soon as you regress to the action, you will never lose the mismo judge and will accept the club at the end of the season.

Bernard Schuster

The German midfielder suffered a brutal tackle from Goikoetxea in December 1981. The initial diagnosis indicated a tear in the external lateral ligament of the knee, but the injury became more complicated as he was unable to recover in time to participate in the 1982 World Cup held in Spain.

Diego Maradona

September 24, 1983, known as Mercè Day, marked a significant moment in Barcelona’s history.

Maradona’s Injury

Maradona, the star of the team, suffered a serious injury during a match against Goikoetxea. The medical report issued by the club’s medical services stated that he had a fractured left ankle with deviation and tearing of the internal lateral ligament. This injury had already sidelined him for four days.

Ronald Koeman’s Injury

During his time at Barça, Ronald Koeman suffered a severe injury to his Achilles tendon, which kept him off the field for five months. He made a comeback in a Copa de Europa match in March 1991, a year before the historic victory at Wembley that secured Barça’s first Copa de Europa title.

Angel Cuéllar’s Injury

On the day of his La Liga debut for Barça, Angel Cuéllar suffered a severe injury to his right knee’s anterior cruciate ligament. He was sidelined for six months and never fully recovered. In late 1997, he left Barça and joined Betis, a club he had played for years ago.

Henrik Larsson’s Injury

In the 2004-05 season, Barça faced numerous long-term injuries. Henrik Larsson, in his first year with the team, underwent an arthroscopy that revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. As a result, he missed a significant portion of the season.

Jose Edmilson

The Brazilian center suffered a severe knee injury during a match against Numancia at Camp Nou. Edmilson had to undergo a six-month recovery period. This incident occurred in the 2004-05 season.

Gabri Garcia

Gabri Garcia, a former player of FC Barcelona, also suffered a cruciate ligament injury during the 2004-05 season. The injury occurred in a match against Zaragoza at Camp Nou, forcing him to be sidelined for six months.

Thiago Motta

Thiago Motta, an Italian-Brazilian midfielder, suffered a serious injury during a match against Sevilla on September 11, 2004. This injury kept him out of the game for several months.

Xavi Hernández

In the 2005-06 season, FC Barcelona achieved both the league title and the Champions League victory despite the absence of Xavi Hernández. Xavi suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in his knee during training after the 2005 finals. He was unable to play for five months.

Samuel Eto’o

In the final season under Frank Rijkaard’s management, Samuel Eto’o suffered a serious knee injury during a Champions League match against Werder Bremen. The Cameroonian striker was visibly in pain and was diagnosed with insufficient rotation of the external meniscus in his knee. He had to be sidelined for four months.

Albert Jorquera

Albert Jorquera, a goalkeeper from FC Barcelona’s youth academy, suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture during a friendly match between Euskadi and Catalonia. He was unable to play for a year, which led to the signing of Pinto as the second-choice goalkeeper for the team.