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Barcelona rule Franck Kessie out with a thigh injury

Related Topics: Franck Kessié, Catalonia, Xavi Rey

Barcelona’s injury problems continue with midfielder Franck Kessie the latest player to be ruled out of action by the Catalan giants.

The Ivorian came on as a late substitute in Tuesday’s defeat to Inter in the Champions League but now faces a spell out.

Here’s the club’s official statement:

The first team player Franck Kessie has a strained adductor muscle in his right thigh. He is ruled out and his recovery will dictate his return. pic.twitter.com/Yo1Mz6Xt4k

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 5, 2022

There’s no detail from Barcelona about how long Kessie will be out for but it’s another problem Xavi could do without during what will be a key month for the team.