Barcelona midfielder faces lengthy spell out
Blow to Spain’s chances in second leg of final
The three-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí has been ruled out of Spain’s Nations League final second leg at home against Germany after fracturing her left fibula in training.
The Barcelona midfielder, who has topped the Guardian’s list of the 100 best female footballers in the world for the past two years, fell awkwardly during a session on Sunday and tests have revealed a broken leg.
Catalan media suggested Bonmatí would be out for “a minimum of two months” as she heals from the injury, which could rise above three if she requires surgery.
