Injury update: Barcelona’s ‘Messi heir’ set to return against Granada

According to reports via AS, Barcelona’s new number 10 Ansu Fati will not make his comeback against either Sevilla or Bayern Munich. The most likely return date for the youngster is against Granada on September 19th.

Since his injury against Real Betis close to a year ago, the wonder kid has had a rough recovery. The initial diagnosis did not mention a recovery period of a year. However, a series of unfortunate unsuccessful surgeries delayed his return to fitness.

However, his recovery has been showing positive signs in the past month. The highly anticipated return of the youngster has fans excited, for the glimpses he showed before his injury pointed to something special.

His return is expected to be a massive boost for the Barcelona forward line. By letting go of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann in the same window, the Catalans suddenly find meagre options on the bench.

Apart from Martin Braithwaite and new signing Luuk de Jong, only Memphis Depay, Yusuf Demir and the injured Ousmane Dembele present realistic options.

That said, Fati could well be a starter in the side if he recovers to full fitness. The journey to 100% will not be easy however and will have to be a careful and slow process.

Barcelona do not want to rush the recovery of the youngster, for they cannot afford to lose him to injury again. That said, the cautious approach is the best way ahead.

The young La Masia talent has inherited the famous garnet and blue number 10 after Lionel Messi. Taking on the massive pressure on his shoulders when returning from a career-threatening injury shows the world-class mentality of the Spaniard.