Barcelona had experienced a healthy international breakup until Tuesday, which would have been unusual in recent years. It turned out to be too good to be true, though, as Ilkay Gundogan suffered a back injury while playing for Germany versus France in a friendly.

Gundogan sobbed as he exited the field, greatly alarming Barcelona supporters. The Catalans already have Ronald Araujo and Pedri out injured for the upcoming few weeks; the last thing they need is for another important player to be sidelined for an extended amount of time.

Barcelona and their coach Xavi Hernández will have a hectic week, especially in light of the events that occurred during the soon-to-end international break.After Pedri’s injury, the Spanish giants were already concerned about his predicament; now, their manager must worry about replacing two starters.Ilkay Gündogan, a midfielder for Die Mannschaft versus France earlier today, departed the field after suffering a severe back injury that sparked concerns about a serious injury. The fact that the player fled the field in tears suggests that there may be a serious problem with the German footballer.The injuries these players sustained together make Ronald Araujo unavailable. The team faces a major risk of losing the Uruguayan star for next week since he has been unable to heal from a muscular issue in his left leg.It is safe to say that Barcelona’s opening match in the continental competition could be a little challenging given those absences. On Matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League, the Spanish powerhouses should have no trouble handling Royal Antwerp. However, worse things have happened to them in that competition, and Xavi will need to use his magic to save face in their first continental match at home away from Camp Nou.