Barcelona fans have expressed concerns as star striker Asisat Oshoala suffered an injury in Barcelona’s 2-1 loss to CFF Madrid in the Spanish Liga F on Sunday.
The injury comes just 12 days before the UEFA Women’s Champions League final. Barcelona will face Wolfsburg at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, Netherlands on June 3.
Last season, Oshoala battled an ankle injury that caused her to miss the last two league games of the season. However, she was a late inclusion in the Barcelona squad that defeated Chelsea 4-0 in the final last time out.
In the final league game of the season, Oshoala was substituted off in the 21st minute for Alexia Putellas, who scored Barcelona’s only goal. This loss marked the end of Barcelona’s two year 64-match unbeaten run in the league.
The Spanish club has not provided any official update on Oshoala’s injury. However, a Spanish tabloid, Mundodeportivo, reported that the Nigerian striker had sustained a hamstring injury.
They stated, “Oshoala left the field due to some discomfort in the hamstring of her left leg. Further tests will be conducted in Barcelona to assess the extent of the injury.”
Fans have reacted to the news, expressing their hopes for Oshoala’s recovery in time for the Champions League final.
Eliza said, “I hope Oshoala doesn’t miss the Champions League final. But there are still many other players, and Alexia (the captain) is there.”
Another fan, AP91648, expressed concerns about Oshoala’s injury problems. They also speculated that she may be sold. “I’m sorry for being like this, but if Oshoala doesn’t make it to the final, today (Sunday) could be her last game dressed as Blaugrana because I have the feeling that there is a possibility that she will be sold.”
Mensaje Cifrado added, “Let’s hope Oshoala does not miss the final, and with the league already over, starting tomorrow at full, I have no doubts.”
