Barcelona Announces Fermín Undergoes Surgery, Missing World Cup

FC Barcelona released an official medical statement revealing the nature of first-team player Fermín López's injury during yesterday's match against Betis, which resulted in a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot.

The young Spanish star had suffered from severe pain during the first half of the match, prompting the coaching and medical staff to substitute him at halftime and not risk him continuing the game.

The Catalan club added that the player will undergo surgery in the coming days, and the duration of his absence will be determined later based on the development of his health condition and the recovery program he will follow after the surgery.

According to numerous press reports from Spain, the young player will be out for at least two months, and therefore will miss the World Cup with the Spanish national team.

The absence of Firmin will be a significant blow to the Spanish national team, especially with his outstanding performance this season with Barcelona, having scored 13 goals and provided 17 assists, which has increased his value within the team's plans.