Umtiti suffered a fracture, will undergo surgery and Barcelona changes plans with the French defender

Samuel Umtiti suffered a trauma to his right foot during training that will force him to undergo surgery. This Monday, Barcelona confirmed the injury of the defender, who had renewed his contract until 2026 a few days ago. The loss of the French modifies the plans of the group led by Xavi Hernández.

“The first team player Samuel Umtiti suffered a trauma during training today in his right foot that caused a fracture in the fifth metatarsal”, detailed the medical part shared by the Catalans on the official page about the case of the international with France.

“The player will undergo surgery this Tuesday by Dr. Antoni Dalmau under the supervision of the Club’s Medical Services. A new statement will be provided once this intervention is finished”, finalizes the report of the blaugranas in relation to the procedure that they will apply to the athlete.

According to information from the Mundo Deportivo newspaper, Umtiti may be out for three months. The unexpected absence of the world champion upsets the planning of the high command and the technical command of Barcelona with a view to the future of the 28-year-old footballer, who does not enjoy Xavi’s confidence.

Last week, the azulgranas reported the extension of the defender’s contract until 2026. This movement by the club was aimed at freeing up the wage bill to be able to sign up Ferran Torres. At the same time, the Frenchman was expected to leave on loan, but the injury will prevent a departure in the winter market in Europe.

Throughout the season, the French central defender only played one game: 90 minutes against Osasuna in a 2-2 draw for LaLiga Santander in December last year. Then, the former Olympique Lyon stayed among the substitutes or was out of the squad due to physical problems. The truth is that Umtiti has not had the confidence of Ronald Koeman, former DT, nor now with Xavi Hernández.