Promising Barcelona talent to miss rest of the season after frightening injury | OneFootball

According to a recent report from SPORT, Barcelona have been handed an unfortunate setback, with one of their most promising young talents, Ajay Tavares, set to miss the remainder of the season following a serious injury.

It must be noted that the young winger sustained the injury during a U19 fixture against Gimnastic de Tarragona, in what was meant to be a breakthrough moment in his early Barcelona journey.

The incident itself was both dramatic and concerning. Tavares, eager to make an impression on his full debut as a starter, produced an ambitious solo move that quickly turned into a nightmare. 

What happened to Tavares?

After combining cleverly in a self-initiated one-two, the English youngster lost his footing and collided heavily with the barrier behind the goal.

For a few tense seconds, there was genuine concern inside the stadium. Tavares remained motionless on the ground, leaving spectators and staff visibly shaken. 

Thankfully, he soon began to move, but the seriousness of the situation was clear from the immediate reaction of the medical teams. 

Both Barcelona’s staff and the on-site emergency crew rushed onto the pitch to provide urgent assistance.

Despite managing to get back on his feet, Tavares was in visible discomfort and had to leave the pitch with difficulty. The severity of the injury became clearer shortly after.

As further detailed by the aforementioned outlet, the player was transported to hospital by ambulance, where examinations confirmed a fractured wrist. 

While the injury may not sound season-ending at first glance, the recovery timeline tells a different story. 

Tavares is expected to be sidelined for between six to eight weeks, effectively ruling him out for the rest of the ongoing campaign.

A top talent

It is a particularly cruel blow given the timing, as the match against Gimnàstic marked his first start, and early signs suggested Barcelona had unearthed yet another exciting attacking talent. 

Tavares is widely regarded as one of the most promising players of his age group. 

His performances prior to joining Barcelona had attracted attention from several clubs, particularly from the Premier League. 

However, Barcelona acted decisively in the winter window, securing his signature with a clear long-term development plan in mind.