Injured Arthur ruled out for ‘three to four weeks’

The Brazilian is set for a spell out

Barcelona have suffered another injury blow with the club confirming Arthur has been ruled out of action for the next three to four weeks.

The midfielder has a hamstring problem that will force him on to the sidelines for a short spelll.

[INJURY NEWS] Tests carried out have confirmed that the first team player Arthur Melo has a left hamstring injury. He is expected to be out for around 3-4 weeks. pic.twitter.com/tYpNvlufsM

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 8, 2019

The news is a real blow to Barcelona at an important part of the season, particularly as Arthur has been in such great form in his first full season with the club.

He will miss the La Liga games against Athletic Bilbao and Real Valladolid, as well as the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid and the first leg of the Champions League tie against Lyon.

Source: barcablaugranes.com