"Barcelona" confirmed that defender Jeremy Mathieu will need surgery after suffering a leg injury while representing the French national team this week.
Mathieu appeared in the match against Russia after the break, but was substituted after just eight minutes due to the injury. After examinations, it was confirmed that the defender tore the meniscus in his right leg, and the necessary surgery for the Frenchman will be performed on Thursday.
Although "Barca" did not announce the required time for the player's rehabilitation, he will certainly not appear on the field at least for a few weeks, and in the worst case scenario Mathieu could miss not only the rest of the season, but also the upcoming European competitions in the summer.
