International break can sometimes be frustrating for supporters, especially at this time of year as the season is really getting going, and for managers it can be a genuine worry over injuries.
Sergi Roberto has started the season in impressive form, but he could miss the match against Manchester City, reports Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo. The Barcelona right back missed Spain’s match against Albania due to a small muscle tear in his adductor.
Barcelona doctors will today examine the extent of injury, and whilst it isn’t believed to be serious, it may well keep Sergi Roberto out of a game or two. Barcelona face Deportivo La Coruna at home on Saturday, and then of course Manchester City a few days later.
Luis Enrique will have to consider playing Aleix Vidal should ‘vital’ Sergi Roberto miss games due to injury, but the Barcelona boss isn’t a big fan of the former Sevilla star, and there have been rumours recently of an impending exit.
