VERMAELEN SIDELINED FOR TWO WEEKS

Vermaelen sidelined for two weeks 

Barcelona protector Thomas Vermaelen has been discounted for two weeks with left hamstring damage maintained amid Sunday's 5-0 win at Genuine Betis. The middle back pulled up in uneasiness in the 38th moment at the Benito Villamarin in the wake of pursuing down Sergio Leon close to the midway line.

Vermaelen was supplanted by Samuel Umtiti, who went ahead for his first LaLiga appearance since December 2 in the wake of recuperating from his very own hamstring issue. Barca later tweeted to state Vermaelen would experience additionally tests on Monday to decide the seriousness of the issue.

The club have now affirmed the aftereffects of those checks show the Belgium worldwide will be out of activity for a fortnight. The previous Weapons store protector, who has battled with rehashed damage issues in late seasons, has been associated with the greater part of Barca's last 13 coordinates subsequent to working his way back to full wellness.

He spent keep going season on advance at Roma yet oversaw just nine Serie An appearances.