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Barcelona's Fermin Lopez shares positive recovery update from injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:09 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Barcelona's Fermin Lopez shares positive recovery update from injury

Summary

Fermin Lopez, midfielder for Barcelona, is on the mend from a fractured metatarsal. The injury, sustained during a match against Real Betis, has sidelined him for World Cup 2026. Lopez posted on social media expressing optimism about his return with a message, 'Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon.' He is expected to miss a couple of months as he recovers. Barcelona's pre-season begins with a match against Birmingham City on July 31.

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•Fermin Lopez suffers a fractured metatarsal, missing World Cup 2026.
•He posts positive recovery message on social media.
•Injury occurred during a match against Real Betis.
•Barcelona's first pre-season match is scheduled for July 31.
•Lopez expected to be out for a couple of months.

Latest Updates

2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Fermin Lopez sends positive recovery message: ‘Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon’
1:09 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon – Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez sends out positive message

What they're saying

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Almost a month after undergoing surgery on a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot, FC Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has offered an encouraging update on his recovery. The injury forced the...
— Yahoo Sports