Par: Dérestable John Mickenley

Injured during Barça’s match against Rayo Vallecano, the worst possible news has just fallen for Marc Bernal, the young prodigy of FC Barcelona born in 2007. He was making a name for himself in the ranks of the Barcelona squad. The result of the diagnosis is merciless, rupture of the anterior cruciate ligaments of the knee. At only 17 years old, and while he was gaining strength, this injury could keep him away from the field for an extended period, possibly until the end of the season.

This news, which is still awaiting official confirmation from the club, is a real blow for the young Spanish midfielder. Bernal, considered one of the most promising prospects of his generation, saw his career take a decisive turn with increasingly convincing performances.

An injury of this severity is always a shock, especially at an age when every game and every training session counts for a player’s development. Marc Bernal will now have to face a long and difficult rehabilitation, but also the mental ordeal that such a break represents in a budding career.