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Fracture rules out Luis Enrique

FC Barcelona will be without Luis Enrique for between five and six weeks after he fractured a cheekbone.

FC Barcelona will be without midfield player Luis Enrique for between five and six weeks after he fractured a cheekbone in training.

Unlucky blow
The 33-year-old sustained the injury on Tuesday while contesting a high ball with defender Óscar López. Club doctors have confirmed that he will not need an operation and Luis Enrique will therefore hope to be fit in time for Barça's UEFA Cup third round first-leg tie at Brøndby IF on 26 February.

Catalan struggles
However, his absence is a big blow to the Catalan side, who are struggling in 12th place in the Primera División. Vastly experienced for club and country, Luis Enrique won 62 caps for Spain.

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