Iñigo Martínez was in Xavi’s starting line-up for the match against Atlético Madrid, but had to let Andreas Christensen take his place at the last minute. Today, Barca confirms that the defender has sustained a thigh injury.
It was during the warm-up for the match against Atlético that Martínez felt problems in his right thigh and therefore could not play the match. Instead, Xavi asked Andreas Christensen to get ready.
Today, Martínez was examined by the club’s doctors and here is the disappointing news that the Basque has sustained a muscle injury in the thigh. In the official announcement, it is not mentioned whether it is a strain or a fiber rupture, only that the development will determine when he can play again.
Regardless of the extent of the injury, a break awaits Iñigo Martínez and it is not estimated that he will be able to play any more before Christmas. It is bad news for Xavi, who has had Martínez as one of the safe choices in recent games.
