Aleix Vidal: Barcelona confirm player out for five months
Barça have announced that Aleix Vidal suffered a dislocated ankle in Saturday's 6-0 LaLiga win at Alavés and has had surgery in Vitoria.
Barcelona have confirmed that Aleix Vidal suffered a dislocated right ankle against Alavés on Saturday, and faces around five months out.
Vidal had to be stretchered off late on in Barça's 6-0 LaLiga win at Mendizorroza after picking up the horror injury in a challenge with Theo Hernández.
Operated on in Vitoria
The 27-year-old right-back was immediately taken to hospital in Vitoria, where he underwent surgery on his ankle, a club statement said.
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Los Azulgranas added that Vidal is to stay overnight in the Basque Country, before returning to Barcelona on Sunday.
Barcelona "devastated" - Luis Enrique
Speaking post-match, boss Luis Enrique said Barça were "devastated" about the ex-Sevilla man's injury, but added: "He's in very good hands."
Meanwhile, several of his Camp Nou team-mates took to social media to express their support for the player:
🔴🔵 Aleix you'll be back stronger! Get well soon 💪.
— André Gomes (@aftgomes) February 11, 2017
🔴🔵 Aleix vas a volver más fuerte que nunca 💪! #FCBarcelona pic.twitter.com/SEVTmRVavo
Get well soon brother. You are strong! #AleixVidal
— Arda Turan (@ArdaTuran) February 11, 2017
Este camino no lo recorrerás solo. Estaremos contigo para apoyarte y volverás más fuerte que nunca. #AnimsAleix 💪💪 pic.twitter.com/UA2MMEOOAb
— Denis Suarez (@DenisSuarez6) February 11, 2017
Mucho ánimo y fuerza a Aleix 🙏🏾
— Samuel Umtiti (@samumtiti) February 11, 2017