Barcelona goalkeeper Neto out for up to two months after wrist surgery
Barca said the Brazilian would be sidelined for between six and eight weeks.
FILE PHOTO: Aug 7, 2019; Miami, FL, USA; Barcelona goalkeeper Neto (13) during the first half of the United States La Liga-Serie A Cup Tour soccer match against Napoli at Hard Rock Stadium. Reuters
Barcelona’s substitute goalkeeper Neto has been ruled out of action for up to two months following wrist surgery, the La Liga champions said in a statement on Tuesday.
Barca said the Brazilian, a 26-million-euro (£24.15 million) close season recruit from Valencia, would be sidelined for between six and eight weeks after undergoing surgery to treat a fracture to his left wrist which he sustained in training on Sunday.
Ernesto Valverde’s side begin their title defence away to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
