Barcelona confirmed that their promising young Swedish winger, Roony Bardghji, will undergo surgery in the coming days after sustaining a rupture to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. The injury occurred during training on Monday and is expected to sideline the 20-year-old for at least six to seven months, according to reports from the Catalan media.
Bardghji, who joined the Spanish champions last summer from Copenhagen, featured in only 28 matches last season. He mostly played as a backup to the emerging talent Lamine Yamal. His future at the club appeared uncertain following the recent signings of England winger Anthony Gordon and German international Karim Adeyemi, which increased competition for places on the flanks.
Setback for Barcelona’s Youth Prospects
This injury represents a significant blow for both Bardghji and Barcelona, as the club continues to nurture its young talents amid a competitive squad environment. The lengthy recovery process will keep Bardghji away from action for an extended period, delaying his opportunity to make a deeper impact in the upcoming campaign.