Barcelona Breathes a Sigh of Relief: Bisiwu’s Injury Is Not as Serious as Previously Thought

The injury of Jesse Bisiwu, which raised alarms in the Copa Catalunya final against Sabadell, does not seem to be serious

A scare that set off alarms

FC Barcelona experienced moments of tension in the Copa Catalunya final between Barça Atlètic and Sabadell. Jesse Bisiwu, a young Belgian prospect, had to leave the field after a harsh tackle from Pipa that left him visibly in pain with his right ankle. The scene worried both his teammates and the coaching staff, who decided to substitute him immediately with Juliano Belletti.

The diagnosis brings relief

The medical tests confirmed that it is only a bruise, with no significant structural damage. The club informed that Bisiwu will need to rest for a few days away from the group before rejoining training. Although his recovery will be brief, all indications are that he could miss the Barça Atlètic's league debut against Náxara, scheduled for this Sunday at the Johan Cruyff stadium. His absence, although temporary, represents a significant blow for Belletti's team, which considers him a key player in the reserve team and has also seen him participate in training sessions with the first team.

Defeat and optimism at the start

The match at Nova Creu Alta ended with a 1-2 defeat for the culés against Sabadell, in a final that was decided in the last minutes. Belletti, despite the adverse result, was satisfied with his players' performance, although he particularly lamented Bisiwu's injury. "The team gave their all on the field, but we are hurt by what happened to Jesse. Fortunately, it's not that serious," expressed the coach. The news brings calm to a Barcelona that is heavily investing in its young talents. At just 19 years old, Bisiwu is one of the names that generates the most excitement in the B team project, and his swift recovery will be vital to maintaining the competitive momentum at the start of the season.