Barcelona FC has been dealt another blow after it was announced that Sergio Busquets has tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes just a day after Barcelona’s star player, Lionel Messi, was ruled out of the upcoming game against Valencia due to a thigh injury. Busquets will also miss the match, and it is unclear when he will be available to return to the team.
The positive test result came after Busquets had already joined up with the Spanish national team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. All other members of the Spanish squad have tested negative, but Busquets’ positive result has raised concerns about the potential spread of the virus within the team.
Barcelona has already been struggling this season, currently sitting in fourth place in La Liga and facing a difficult task to qualify for the Champions League next season. The loss of two key players in Messi and Busquets is a significant blow to the team’s chances of success, both domestically and in Europe.
The situation also highlights the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of sport. Despite vaccination efforts and safety protocols, the virus continues to affect players and teams across the globe. It remains to be seen how this latest setback will impact Barcelona’s season and the Spanish national team’s upcoming matches.
In the meantime, Barcelona will have to regroup and look to other players to step up in the absence of Busquets and Messi. The team will face Real Valladolid in their next match on April 3rd.