Relief for Barcelona as 18-year-old summer signing’s injury not serious

Relief for Barcelona as 18-year-old summer signing’s injury not serious FC Barcelona summer signing Jesse Bisiwu was unable to show his full potential in the Copa Catalunya final on Wednesday night, with Barça Atletic facing Sabadell at the Nova Creu Alta. Starting the game for the reserve team, the young Belgian winger was caught by a heavy challenge from Pipa early in the match and was forced to leave the pitch almost immediately. Juliano Belletti had no choice but to replace him. Bisiwu appeared to be in considerable pain with an injury to his right ankle, initially raising fears that he could have suffered significant damage . No serious damage However, SPORT now reports that the 18-year-old prodigy has not suffered a serious injury and has only sustained a knock. He will need a few days of rest away from the group to recover from the impact. Bisiwu underwent medical examinations at the club facilities earlier today. And, tests have confirmed that the young Belgian has avoided a serious injury. The diagnosis represents a much more positive outcome than initially feared. Nevertheless, assuming his recovery progresses as expected, the injury is likely to prevent Bisiwu from featuring in Barça Atletic’s opening league fixture. Belletti’s side begin their RFEF Segunda Federacion campaign against Naxara at Estadi Johan Cruyff on Sunday. Bisiwu is expected to be an important player for the reserve side this season, while also training regularly with the first team. His absence will therefore be felt, particularly at the start of the campaign. A lot of hopes on Bisiwu Barça Atletic enter the new season with a clear ambition: promotion to the RFEF Primera Federacion . Jesse Bisiwu’s injury not serious. (Picture credit: x/@FCBarcelona) And, Bisiwu is expected to play a key role for the reserve team, while also remaining in the first-team dynamics under Hansi Flick. He already made a big impression during the pre-season with the senior squad, even scoring a brace in one of the friendlies. Bisiwu’s injury is therefore an unwelcome setback for the reserve team, but the latest medical assessment means Barcelona can breathe a sigh of relief. The Belgian teenager should only need a short period to recover before returning to Belletti’s squad.