Andrés Iniesta

[Messi983]

It's not the end of the world, Gomes and Paulinho will do their job against Chelsea and then there is NT break after which he should be back.

 

[gatsu]

Our chance against Chelsea just switched from 90% to 30% time for Valverde to prove how good he is defensively.

 

[F1_STK]

Andrés Iniesta with a hamstring injury

Tests carried out confirm the midfielder's problem and his recovery will dictate his return to action

https://www.fcbarcelona.com/footbal...s-iniesta-with-a-hamstring-injury-fcbarcelona

 

[Barcaman]

Injuries happen but there is no way of ignoring the fact Iniesta has been playing too much and that Valverde should have rationed him more. So in very least, Valverde did contribute to this.

Maybe Valverde will play Demebele more now.

 

[The Great One]

Settle down hamstring injuries aren't related to fatigue just sudden exertion and he had 9 days rest compared to Coutinho's 4

 

[Neymessi]

Injuries happen but there is no way of ignoring the fact Iniesta has been playing too much and that Valverde should have rationed him more. So in very least, Valverde did contribute to this.

Maybe Valverde will play Demebele more now.

Careful now you could be branded a spoiled brat who wants treble every season. EV is a near perfect manager.

 

[The Great One]

Maybe with Iniesta out barca switch to 4-3-3? the coach has a master plan guys

Careful now you could be branded a spoiled brat who wants treble every season. EV is a near perfect manager.

Imho Ernersto is one of the best coaches we've ever had

 

[LeeRomeno]

It is actually true that Valverde contributed to Iniestas injury. Whenever you play an injury prone player, you increase the risk of that player getting injured during game. Same thing with Vermaelen. What is not true though, is that his injury has anything to do with the amount of playtime he has received lately. It could have happened with his current minutes as well as if he hadnt played at all last month, his injury could have very well also happened in Chelsea game.
Iniesta has had muscluar injuries throughout his entire career lol

 

[Messi983]

Imho Ernersto is one of the best coaches we've ever had

 

[The Great One]

It is actually true that Valverde contributed to Iniestas injury. Whenever you play an injury prone player, you increase the risk of that player getting injured during game. Same thing with Vermaelen. What is not true though, is that his injury has anything to do with the amount of playtime he has received lately. It could have happened with his current minutes as well as if he hadnt played at all last month, his injury could have very well also happened in Chelsea game.
Iniesta has had muscluar injuries throughout his entire career lol

So what's the solution? Never play him? Coach is doing the right thing.

 

[LeeRomeno]

So what's the solution? Never play him? Coach is doing the right thing.

Yes that is what I said, there is always chance players like him get injured, only solution is not playing them, but then they are just useless.

 

[F1_STK]

Iniesta is aware of the importance of the game against Chelsea and will do everything possible to recover from his injury and if necessary, force himself next week. [sport]

 

[BarçaBarça]

Iniesta is aware of the importance of the game against Chelsea and will do everything possible to recover from his injury and if necessary, force himself next week. [sport]

Oh, no - playing with an injured Iniesta really could be something Valverde would do, and really would weaken us massively. But so would playing without him, I can see the dilemma.

I actually just hoped he would be in-form and fit for the possible next round in CL, early April. With him and also Semedo back, we could field a strong side for the last CL-games.

 

[Sorin]

It's not the end of the world, Gomes and Paulinho will do their job against Chelsea and then there is NT break after which he should be back.

What exactly is their job? Making our situation harder? I agree.

 

[serghei]

Never underestimate the power of a workhorse midfield.