Barcelona star Luis Suarez set to undergo knee surgery: Report

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez could t help his team defeat Atletico Madrid in semi-final of Spanish Super Cup. It is w reported that player had an off game due to a recurring knee injury. It is also believed that Suarez might undergo a surgery again to get rid of injury. 

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Luis Suarez underwent surgery after Barcelona vs Liverpool Champions League semi-final

Luis Suarez had undergone a surgery eight months ago for his right knee after UEFA Champions League semi-final against Liverpool. With recurring issue, player is expected to miss out on action for at least six weeks and might miss matches against Granada, Valencia, Levante, Betis, Getafe and Eibar as per Catalan outlet Sport.

player would aim to be fit in time to play against Napoli in Round of 16 of Champions League on February 25, 2020 (February 26 IST).

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Barcelona were defeated by Atletico Madrid in semi-final of Spanish Super Cup

first half of semi-final against Atletico Madrid ended goalless. However, Koke opened scoring for Atletico right at  start of second half. Barcelona star Lionel Messi equalised within four minutes to nullify Koke’s goal.

Barcelona again extended ir lead with Antoine Griezmann’s strike in 62nd minute. However, LaLiga champions lost ir hold over game in final minutes. Alvaro Morata scored from a penalty to make it 2-2 and Angel Correa furr scored his team’s third goal in 86th minute.

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Barcelona will next play against Granada in LaLiga

Barcelona are leading in LaLiga with 40 points. y are tied equally with arch-rivals Real Madrid. Los Blancos will play against Atletico Madrid in final of Spanish Super Cup on Sunday, January 12 in Saudi Arabia. y defeated Valencia in semi-final. Barcelona, on or hand, will next play against Granada on Sunday, January 12 (January 13 IST) in LaLiga.

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