Footballer Umtiti of Barca departs for medical treatment in Qatar
Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti Heads to Qatar for Knee Treatment
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has traveled to Doha, Qatar for further treatment on his ongoing knee complaint. The French international will be under the care of specialist Dr. Saad Al Harthi during his stay.
The statement from Barcelona indicates that Umtiti will follow a plan of conservative treatment for his left knee issue. However, the exact nature of the therapeutic plan remains undisclosed.
Umtiti, who joined Barcelona from Lyon in 2016, has made 91 appearances for LaLiga's champions. His last appearance was in the 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid last weekend, where he played the full 90 minutes.
The statement does not mention if any other players will accompany Umtiti during his travel to Qatar. It also does not provide information about the duration of Umtiti's treatment or his expected return date.
Barcelona currently find themselves in second place in the table, one point behind Sevilla after 13 matches. Umtiti's absence could be a significant blow for the team, especially with their next match against Villarreal at Camp Nou on Sunday.
It's worth noting that Umtiti did not play in Barcelona's Champions League encounter at PSV. No new information about his participation in that match was provided in the statement.
Umtiti has made eight appearances for Barcelona this season. His departure for Qatar comes after a two-month injury layoff. Barcelona's medical services will oversee his treatment in Doha.
The hope is that Umtiti will find a solution for his knee issue and return to the pitch as soon as possible. In the meantime, Barcelona will have to rely on their other defenders to maintain their strong form.
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