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Rakitic set for surgery on fractured finger as Barcelona woe continues

There was more bad news for the Catalan club as they revealed the midfielder broke his finger in Tuesday's defeat to Roma, requiring surgery

Ivan Rakitic suffered a fractured finger during Barcelona's Champions League defeat to Roma on Tuesday, the club have confirmed.

The Croatia international played the entire match as Barca lost 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico, a defeat which saw them exit the Champions League on away goals after winning the first leg 4-1.

Rakitic will have to undergo surgery to correct the issue and is to have the procedure on Wednesday.