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'He will overcome it' - Luis Enrique backs Barcelona wonderkid Fati to bounce back from injury

Spain head coach Luis Enrique backed Barcelona sensation Ansu Fati to pick up where he left off once he has recovered from a knee injury.

Fati will spend four months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a tear to the internal meniscus of his left knee – an injury sustained in Saturday's 5-2 La Liga win over Real Betis

The 18-year-old has been in great form for Barca this term, scoring five goals and assisting two more in 10 appearances in all competitions.

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Among a number of other records, he became the youngest ever scorer for Spain with his goal against Ukraine in September.