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Barcelona’s Bardghji to undergo ACL surgery on right knee
Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji will have surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the Spanish club said on Tuesday. The injury occurred during a training session on Monday.…
The Story in Brief
Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji will have surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the Spanish club said on Tuesday. The injury occurred during a training session on Monday. The club did not give a recovery timeline.
The 20-year-old Swedish player arrived from Copenhagen last year and made 28 competitive appearances in the 2025-26 season, scoring two goals and providing four assists. Barcelona was reportedly negotiating a loan move for him. He signed a contract until 2029. Bardghji's earlier rise was held back by a knee injury that sidelined him for nearly a year. He won three Danish league titles and two Danish Cups with Copenhagen.
The Indian Opinion
This is the second major knee setback for a young player whose career was already stalled by injury. The club's silence on recovery time and the reported loan talks suggest caution. The real test will be how Barcelona manages his return at 20, with a long contract ahead. Rushing a player back can end a career; overcaution can waste talent. Watch for the club's timeline announcement.
Source: thehindu.com
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