Injury update: Barcelona top scorer out for over a month

Barcelona’s situation keeps going from bad to worse. Every time when it feels like the worst is past, a new development unearths bigger problems.

If there is one department where the Catalans have struggled this week, it is the forward line. Ansu Fati’s recurring injury coupled with Braithwaite’s long-term setback put the Catalans on a backfoot.

The new signing of Luuk de Jong from Sevilla did not help either, for the challenge seemed to be a degree too steep for his liking. Through this, Memphis Depay has been the only constant in the forward line and has been the club’s top scorer.

According to reports from the reliable Javi Miguel, the Dutchman has picked a hamstring injury. Depay will miss at least a month of action and will only be available from 2022.

He joins the long list of absentees including Pedri, Ansu Fati, Sergio Aguero, and Martin Braithwaite who will all be unable to take part till the new year.

The only option left for Xavi to cover the striker position is Luuk de Jong. It is clear that the Spaniard is not a big fan of the former Sevilla man, but could be forced to start him for the upcoming games.

Depay will certainly miss the matchdays against Osasuna, Elche, Sevilla, and possibly Mallorca too. With 8 goals and 2 assists in 15 games this season, Memphis is Barcelona’s top scorer, so missing out on such a key player will no doubt be a tough pill to swallow for Xavi.