Barcelona’s promising new acquisition Jesse Bisiwu faces an anxious wait after the young forward suffered a worrying ankle injury during Wednesday night’s Copa Catalunya final against Sabadell.
Barcelona Hold Their Breath as Summer Signing Bisiwu Suffers Scary Ankle Injury
The summer signing, who joined the Catalan giants in the recent transfer window, started the match for Barca Atletic under manager Juliano Belletti.
However, his evening ended in distressing circumstances just minutes into the contest following a robust challenge from Sabadell’s Gonzalo Ávila.
Bisiwu immediately showed signs of significant discomfort after the tackle, writhing in pain on the pitch as Barcelona’s medical personnel rushed to his aid.
The coaching staff and teammates looked on with growing concern as the medical team assessed the damage before helping the stricken player off the field.
The situation escalated when club doctors called for a stretcher to carry the forward from the playing surface.
Television cameras captured the distressing moment as Bisiwu covered his face with his hands, clearly devastated by the setback so early in his Barcelona career.
The timing of this injury could hardly be worse for the 20-year-old, who had been eager to make his mark after completing his move to the Camp Nou.
With the new season just beginning, the club now faces an anxious period waiting for definitive results on the extent of the damage.
Barcelona officials have confirmed that Bisiwu will undergo comprehensive medical examinations in the coming days to determine the full severity of the ankle problem.
The medical department will conduct scans and specialist assessments to establish whether the forward faces weeks or potentially months on the sidelines.
The club’s supporters will be desperately hoping for positive news, particularly given the investment made in the young talent.
Initial fears suggest the injury could be serious, though Barcelona have yet to release any official prognosis.
