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A difficult year for Ansu Fati: The La Masia graduate asks for time

  /  autty

It has a been a very difficult year for Ansu Fati, with injuries derailing much of his 2021/22 campaign, and thus the Spaniard has asked for more time to make a decision on whether he will undergo yet more surgery.

The La Masia graduate picked up an injury in his left leg against Athletic Club, with it being specifically in his biceps femoris tendon, leaving him with a decision to make.

A summit meeting was held between Fati's father and his agent, Jorge Mendes, on Monday in which the benefits of all options were explored.

Surgery is seen as the conservative option as it most likely to rectify the problem, but that will require time away from the pitch, and the player himself has doubts over this, not wanting to miss any more football in a World Cup year.

Barcelona want the player to undergo surgery, and the club doctors explained the benefits and cons of that choice to Fati on Monday, although it may force him to miss three months.

Fati's first injury came on November 7, 2020 when he tore the meniscus in his left knee which required multiple bouts of surgery. Then on September 26, 2021, Fati returned only to suffer recurring ailments which stunted his progress.

He has played in only 10 matches across all competitions and Xavi has been reticent to use him too much since his appointment as coach.

Another aspect of this situation which concerns the Blaugrana is the psychological aspect of missing almost two years through injury.

At just 19 years old he has been forced to live through a very difficult sporting situation, and it is one that appears to be getting longer and longer.

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