Worry for Barcelona as Ilkay Gundogan walks off injured during Germany vs France

The international breaks have not been kind to Barcelona in the past with players returning to the club with injuries.

And just when it seemed that the ongoing break would pass over without any such concerns, Barcelona have been handed a major worry.

Barça new signing Ilkay Gundogan walked off the pitch during Germany’s international friendly against France today after picking up a back injury.

The injury seemed to have occurred after the veteran midfielder endured a heavy fall onto the pitch a little after the halfway mark in the first half.

And, the 32-year-old could not continue thereafter and hobbled off the pitch, holding his back, and visibly in tears.

❗️Gundogan left the pitch in tears after picking up an injury in the friendly against France. pic.twitter.com/QZ2VmdXGpr

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) September 12, 2023

This could be a major concern for Barcelona, who are already without a key midfielder in Pedri, who is unlikely to return until next month.

Having arrived at Barça during the summer window, Gundogan has already become an important player under Xavi.

As such, the Blaugrana will be hoping that the midfield superstar’s injury is not serious and he is able to make a swift recovery.