Barcelona have received a positive injury update concerning Barça Atlètic left-back Josué Caicedo after the young defender was forced off during the weekend’s match.
There were initial concerns following his early substitution, but subsequent medical examinations have ruled out a muscle tear. The 19-year-old Ecuadorian suffered only minor muscular discomfort, meaning the situation is not as serious as initially feared.
Caicedo is currently on loan at Barcelona from LDU Quito, with the Catalan club having a purchase option included in the agreement.
The youngster is expected to return to full training shortly under Barça Atlètic manager Juliano Belletti, providing a welcome boost to the coaching staff ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
This is certainly encouraging news for Barcelona. At just 19, Caicedo is still developing, and avoiding a lengthy spell on the sidelines will be important for his progress and adaptation to the club.
NO MUSCLE TEAR, NO MAJOR INJURY! JUST WHAT BARCELONA WANTED TO HEAR! 👏🇪🇨💙❤️
