Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has been forced into early retirement for Spain's Nations League final second leg against Germany after suffering a nasty fall in training that left her with a broken fibula. The three-time Ballon d'Or winner was struggling to get back up from an awkward landing during a session on Sunday, prompting concern among medical staff.
Tests conducted by the Spanish Football Federation have confirmed that Bonmatí has fractured her left fibula, putting her tournament ambitions in jeopardy. With the minimum recovery time estimated at two months, the likelihood of surgery could push the setback even further – potentially keeping her out for three months or more.
The news is a significant blow to Spain, who host Germany at home on Tuesday after a goalless draw in their first game. The Nations League champions will be missing Bonmatí's creative input in the middle of the park, where she has established herself as one of Europe's top midfielders.
As the recovery period begins in Barcelona, Bonmatí is set to miss out on what could have been a crucial match for her country's title bid. Her absence leaves Spain with significant questions about how they will cope without their star player in the coming weeks.
Tests conducted by the Spanish Football Federation have confirmed that Bonmatí has fractured her left fibula, putting her tournament ambitions in jeopardy. With the minimum recovery time estimated at two months, the likelihood of surgery could push the setback even further – potentially keeping her out for three months or more.
The news is a significant blow to Spain, who host Germany at home on Tuesday after a goalless draw in their first game. The Nations League champions will be missing Bonmatí's creative input in the middle of the park, where she has established herself as one of Europe's top midfielders.
As the recovery period begins in Barcelona, Bonmatí is set to miss out on what could have been a crucial match for her country's title bid. Her absence leaves Spain with significant questions about how they will cope without their star player in the coming weeks.
Aitana Bonmatí: From Ballon d'Or Winner to Retirement 
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Who needs the Nations League when you can have a broken fibula? 
Spain's Midfield Crisis 
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that's a long time, especially with the tournament already underway 
here's a quick diagram of what this might look like:
... Aitana's injury is so unlucky 
. it's not just her team that's gonna miss her, europe's midfield is gonna feel the loss 
. i was hoping they'd take it to germany and win the league 
. maybe they should've rested her before the final leg? hindsight is always 20/20 
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thats so sad for her and spain 
her fibula injury is really bad too, im not a doctor or anything but it sounds like she's gonna be out for a looong time 
i was really looking forward to seeing her play in this game too 
the spanish team needs to find a way to compensate for her missing skills 
. I'm not sure how Spain will cope without her creativity and skill on the pitch 
. Can't wait to see how they do without their star player 
. Ugh, I just can't make up my mind about this! 
), try using the Pomodoro Technique 
- work for 25 minutes, break for 5, repeat! It's literally a lifesaver for me during busy days at the office 
. And, btw, who else is loving those cute cat memes online today? 
and now she's out for months 
it's really tough for them, especially with germany hosting 
. i think they should have a plan b in place, maybe bring in someone from the bench to fill her shoes? or try to get bonmatí back as soon as possible so she can help their team win 
. hopefully she makes a speedy recovery tho, we all love seeing our athletes back on the field 
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do u think bonmatí will make a comeback after her injury or r she done 4 good? 
and I'm still reeling from the flavors 
! So, Bonmatí is out for a while... that's bummer 
Aitana Bonmatí just got forced into early retirement like that? 2 months recovery is a big ask, i dont think she'll be back on the pitch before the end of the season. Spain's gotta find a way to cope without her, but it's gonna be tough with no bonmatí in midfield 
. I hope Bonmatí makes a speedy recovery so she can get back on the field soon 
️ we'll miss her creativity and skills for Spain, but i know she's a pro and will get back to full strength 
could that have prevented the fall? 
also, why didn't they stop her from playing after the first awkward landing? 
