Former Barcelona striker reveals horrific injury

Gerard Deulofeu is gradually preparing to return to the field after two and a half years of absence due to injury.

Deulofeu, 30, has not played since January 2023 due to a cruciate ligament injury in his knee. The striker has undergone several surgeries and suffered complications from a cartilage infection.

The image of Deulofeu's knee covered in surgical scars was shared, surprising the public. However, Deulofeu still hopes to return to the field soon after a long period of injury.

Deulofeu's scarred knee.

In an interview with Sky Sports , Deulofeu shared: “I am preparing everything to try to play football again. Everything is going too slowly. The knee cartilage is recovering quite slowly. I am still young. We will see if I can play again one day."

Deulofeu terminated his contract with Udinese in January. The Serie A club could not wait for Deulofeu too long because his treatment time was longer than expected.

Deulofeu began his recovery journey in November 2022, when he suffered an injury in a match against Napoli. Although initially diagnosed as a ligament injury, he faced a cartilage infection after surgery.

“I have been fighting something almost beyond imagination and biological theory for the past two years,” he confided.

Deulofeu is currently training actively at Udinese's center, despite having terminated his contract with the club.

Deulofeu was once one of Barcelona's most promising young talents. He made 12 appearances for the first team and scored 1 goal.

Rashford's first mark in Barcelona's shirt On the evening of July 31, the striker born in 1997 assisted Barca to beat FC Seoul 7-3.

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