Barcelona loanee forward suffers fresh injury setback | OneFootball

Ansu Fati’s attempt to relaunch his career away from the Catalan capital has hit another snag. The forward, who joined AS Monaco on loan last summer, has returned to a harsh reality as recurring physical issues continue to derail his progress in France.

After missing six games at the end of 2025, Fati started 2026 with high hopes, scoring immediately upon his return against Lorient on January 16.

However, the momentum vanished following a disappointing Champions League outing against Real Madrid, where he went completely unnoticed during a heavy defeat.

Despite his lack of consistency, Fati’s clinical nature remains intact. He is currently Monaco’s top scorer in Ligue 1 with seven goals, including a decisive strike against Rennes on January 31.

Injury curse strikes again

Unfortunately, that match against Rennes also marked the beginning of his latest setback. Fati was substituted at half-time due to discomfort that has since proven to be more serious than initially feared, reports SPORT.

Ansu Fati’s injury curse continues. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

According to local reports, he was absent from both the starting eleven and the bench during Monaco’s recent French Cup exit against Strasbourg due to another physical problem.

Monaco felt his absence, falling 3-1 and exiting the tournament. Reports from L’Equipe indicate the injury is related to his calf, and he has already been ruled out for this Sunday’s clash against Nice.

For Barcelona, who are clearly concerned about the player’s situation, seeing their academy graduate fail to find continuity is a major concern. Hansi Flick has previously advised Fati to seek rhythm elsewhere.

But the player’s inability to stay fit for more than a few weeks at a time suggests his development has completely stalled at the most critical juncture of his career.