Barcelona problems have been compounded following the results of the test carried out on Neymar and Jordi Alba.
Barcelona forward Neymar will be missing for the next month after picking up a foot injury in the Copa del Rey final, the club have confirmed.
The 22-year-old endured a miserable night on Wednesday as Barca were beaten 2-1 by Real Madrid, with the Brazil star guilty of missing a glorious chance in the final minute of normal time.
Neymar’s misery has now been further compounded by the news he will miss the games against Athletic Bilbao, Villarreal, Getafe and Elche, though the club will be hopeful of him returning for the last day clash with Atletico Madrid.
Jordi Alba picked up an injury in the first half of the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, and he was subbed off at the break for Adriano.
Alba has struggled with injuries all season and his latest came in the second half of the match, where the player was unable to continue and was forced to tak an early bow out of the match.
Up until that point in the match, Alba had been Barcelona’s best player, preventing a massive chance by Isco and creating scoring chances for his team mates.
A statement on Barcelona’s website said: “The player suffered a concussion that caused an edema in the fourth metatarsal in his left foot that will require specific treatment. Recovery time is approximately four weeks.”
Jordi Alba was withdrawn at half-time in Wednesday’s defeat and a further examination has revealed the left-back suffered a torn hamstring in his right leg.
As a result, the former Valencia man will also be out of action for a period of three to four weeks.
