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Barcelona lose Piqué for two to three weeks

By uefa
International Barcelona's Gerard Piqu leaves the pitch injured during Wednesday's game
SEP 20, 2012 LISTEN
Barcelona's Gerard Piqué leaves the pitch injured during Wednesday's game

Gerard Piqué has joined FC Barcelona defensive partner Carles Puyol on the sidelines after spraining his ankle 11 minutes into Wednesday's 3-2 win against FC Spartak Moskva.

FC Barcelona will be without Gerard Piqué for up to three weeks after the central defender sprained his left ankle in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League Group G opener against FC Spartak Moskva.

The Spanish international, 25, had to be replaced by Alex Song 11 minutes into a game Barcelona went on to win 3-2, two Lionel Messi goals rescuing them after they had fallen 2-1 behind at the Camp Nou. Prior to his injury Piqué had played more competitive football than any other Barcelona outfield player in 2012/13 – 492 minutes in all competitions.

Piqué's injury is a cause for concern since last weekend the club also learned that his regular central defensive partner Carles Puyol would not be available for between four and six weeks after suffering a knee ligament injury.

Both defenders are now serious doubts for the UEFA Champions League matchday two game against SL Benfica in Lisbon on 2 October, as well as the 'Clásico' against Real Madrid CF at the Camp Nou five days later.

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