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Fati to undergo surgery on knee injury

Ansu Fati faces a spell on the sidelined after hurting his knee
Ansu Fati faces a spell on the sidelined after hurting his knee
Ansu Fati will undergo surgery on a left knee injury on Monday, Barcelona have confirmed.
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Fati suffered an "internal meniscus tear" during Barca's win over Real Betis on Saturday, the club said after the game.

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Another club statement on Sunday read: "Ansu Fati will undergo surgery tomorrow for the injury to the meniscus in his left knee."

"Once this intervention is completed, a new statement will be provided with information on the result and the approximate time the player will be out," it added.

The 18-year-old Fati has played 10 games for Barcelona so far this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists.

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