Barcelona Midfielder Fermin Lopez Sidelined Three Weeks With Leg Injury

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez will be sidelined for approximately three weeks due to an iliopsoas muscle injury in his left leg, sustained during the team's 3-0 LaLiga win over Getafe. The 22-year-old Spain international, who recently scored twice in Barcelona's 6-0 victory against Valencia, was injured late in the match after entering as a substitute. His absence will cause him to miss several key fixtures, including Barcelona's upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain on October 1. Currently, Barcelona trails Real Madrid by two points in LaLiga and will need to adjust their strategy as they prepare to face Oviedo and other challenging opponents. Lopez's injury is a setback for the club's early-season momentum under manager Hansi Flick, especially given Chelsea's reported interest in the player, which he declined. Barcelona must manage this injury setback as they pursue their title ambitions across domestic and European competitions.