Barcelona worried about injury to PSV frontman Donyell Malen

Barcelona worried about injury to PSV frontman Donyell Malen

El delantero del PSV Donyell Malen (izquierda) con el brasileño del Feyenoord Eric Botteghin durante el PSV-Feyenoord de la Eredivisie 2019/20
El delantero del PSV Donyell Malen (izquierda) con el brasileño del Feyenoord Eric Botteghin durante el PSV-Feyenoord de la Eredivisie 2019/20 | AFP

The Dutch striker, a Barça target, was taken off with a knee problem this weekend

FC Barcelona were worried to learn of the injury to PSV Eindhoven striker Donyell Malen, who hurt his knee in the 3-1 loss to Feyenoord, a defeat which cost coach Mark van Bommel his job.

Speaking before he was sacked, Van Bommel told reporters: "You have seen the incident, it doesn't look very good. I am more than worried about it. I don't know how serious it is, there will be more tests on Monday." 

Malen, 20, is one of the forwards Barça have been tracking this season as they look for a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez, who turns 33 next month. 

The Dutch international was taken off in the second half after a clash with Leroy Fer left him clutching his left knee in pain. 

Barça have been following him since last season, when they were also taking a look at Luka Jovic, who ended up joining Real Madrid. There are also several Premier League teams interested in Malen.  

Represented by Mino Raiola, Malen has a contract with PSV until 2024. In 25 games this season he has scored 17 goals and set up nine more. 

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