Barcelona suffer Bojan setback
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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Bojan Krkić is a major doubt for FC Barcelona's UEFA Champions League Group F opener at FC Internazionale Milano after tearing his left thigh in Monday's victory against Real Sporting de Gijón.
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Bojan Krkić is a major doubt for FC Barcelona's UEFA Champions League Group F opener away to FC Internazionale Milano after tearing his left thigh in Monday's 3-0 Liga victory over Real Sporting de Gijón.
Liga opener
The 19-year-old headed in Barça's first league goal of the season after 18 minutes at Camp Nou but was substituted ten minutes from time after picking up a knock. The early prognosis suggests the forward will be sidelined for between 15 and 20 days, meaning a race against time if Bojan is to line up at Inter on 16 September. "We want to get [Bojan] back fit as soon as is possible because we need him," coach Pep Guardiola said. "I feel he has made a step up this season. He's a very intuitive player and I have a lot of confidence in him." Defender Maxwell, meanwhile, was taken off after eleven minutes of the second half because of a left thigh strain, but early indications suggest the injury is not serious.
