Barcelona Confirms Samuel Umtiti's Injury Not Serious

Samuel Umtiti was injured when the French national team prepared for the match against Andorra on Wednesday (9/9/2019). However, according to the assessment of the Barcelona medical team, Umtiti's injury was not serious.

Samuel Umtiti was forced to return from the French team training camp because of an injury and had to undergo a recovery process in Barcelona, ​​Spain.


From the United States, the 25-year-old defender injured his knee in his right leg. And because of the swelling and fear worsen the injury, Umtiti was forced to leave the French squad for the Euro 2020 qualifier against Andorra on Wednesday (9/11/2019).

After undergoing a more detailed medical examination related to the injury suffered by the player, Barcelona confirmed Monday (9/9/2019), via its official website, when injured former defender Olympique Lyon. .

"Tests conducted at Ciutat Esportiva on Monday showed Barca's first player, Samuel Umtiti, only suffered a bruised left knee and his recovery will be determined in the coming days," Barca said. in an official statement posted on the club's official website.

Umtiti was a mainstay of Barcelona when he was recruited at the start of the summer of 2016. However, due to frequent injuries, his appearance began to decline and to ensure the start was often booked after losing from competing with Clement Lenglet.

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