Jasper Cillessen suffers an intercostal sprain
Barcelona said the goalkeeper is injured and have not given a recovery time
Blow for Ernesto Valverde. Jasper Cillessen, Barcelona's reserve goalkeeper, has suffered an intercostal sprain, one of the most painful types, which affects the zone where the ribs are. Barcelona published a statement about the Dutch player's injury although have not given a recovery time.
It seems almost certain he will not be on the bench against Valladolid on Saturday and is also a doubt for the game against Huesca on September 2.
Cillessen, immersed in rumous about his departure during the summer will have to undetake rehabilitation. Meanwhile to cover his absence Jokin Ezkieta or Inaki Pena will sit on the bench.
❗ [COMUNICADO MÉDICO] @JasperCillessen, con un esguince intercostal izquierdo
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) 22 de agosto de 2018
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