Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti will miss Sunday’s game at Villarreal with due to a knee injury, the latest setback in another injury-plagued season for the France international.
Samuel Umtiti, will undergo treatment on his left knee with no timeline given for his return, the club said on Friday.
He has made 18 appearances for Barca this season but was sidelined for almost two months between September and November with foot and knee injuries.
The Barcelona centre-back. who has battled a series of injuries since helping France win the 2018 World Cup, also hurt his calf shortly after the team returned to training following the coronavirus lockdown in May.
He has featured in just two of Barca’s six games since the restart, starting last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo.
Defending champions Barca trail leaders Real Madrid by four points in La Liga with five matches left to play.