Espart is expected to miss approximately seven weeks after medical examinations confirmed a syndesmosis injury in his right ankle sustained during Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid, according to the club.
Analysis:Espart faces an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a significant ankle injury during Sunday's El Clasico against Real Madrid. The young defender was forced off in the 29th minute following a collision with an opposing player, with subsequent medical examinations confirming damage to the syndesmosis joint in his right ankle. Barcelona have established an estimated recovery period of seven weeks, potentially keeping Espart unavailable until mid-December. The setback comes at an unfortunate time for the youngster, who had recently established himself as a starting option at full-back amid Barcelona's defensive injury problems. Alex Balde replaced him during Sunday's encounter and is expected to benefit from increased playing time while Espart recovers. The defender will now focus on his rehabilitation, with his return to competitive action dependent on how his ankle responds to treatment over the coming weeks.
