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Barca confirm Rakitic tendon injury

Xinhua, October 4, 2016 Adjust font size:

FC Barcelona have confirmed that Croatian midfielder, Ivan Rakitic is suffering from an Achilles tendon injury, but without stipulating how long he could be out of action.

Rakitic was a surprise omission from the side which was beaten 4-3 away to Celta Vigo on Sunday and on Monday the Croatian Football Federation confirmed he was not joining their national side for the forthcoming World Cup qualifying matches, however, it was not until Tuesday that Barca confirmed their player was injured.

"The first team player, Ivan Rakitic will not join with the Croatian national side because of some problems in the Achilles heel on his left leg. His progress will determine whether or not he plays in FC Barcelona's next games," said the FC Barcelona official website.

Barcelona are due to entertain Deportivo la Coruna when the Spanish Primera Liga returns to action on Oct. 15, before entertaining Manchester City in what promises to be the decisive match of their Champions League group four days later on Oct. 19. Endite