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Report: Xavi and Marquez Doubful For Valencia Trip
Iniesta's injury is not as bad as first feared.
Oct 12, 2009 7:01:48 PM
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola will have to sweat over the fitness of Xavi Hernandez and Rafael Marquez ahead of their game against Valencia on Saturday night, according to Super Deporte.
Xavi returned from international duty with Spain after picking up a thigh injury in the 2-1 win over Armenia on Saturday. The midfield playmaker felt some discomfort in his right knee during the World Cup qualifier, which resulted in overloading pressure on his right thigh. A combination of this thigh strain and fluid on his knee may rule Xavi out of the game at the Mestalla.
Marquez was replaced in the final quarter hour of Mexico's 4-1 win over El Salvador at the weekend and is not expected to be fit for the game against Los Che.
Andres Iniesta on the other hand may feature. The midfield dynamo shipped a heavy challenge in the Armenia game, sparking fears of a recurrence of the injury that kept him out of action for four months but it appears now that he is in good condition after training as normal with Spain on Monday. He is not expected to feature against Bosnia on Wednesday so should be fit for the game against Valencia.
Paul Madden, Goal.com
For more coverage of the Mexican national team, visit Goal.com's Mexican football section.
Xavi returned from international duty with Spain after picking up a thigh injury in the 2-1 win over Armenia on Saturday. The midfield playmaker felt some discomfort in his right knee during the World Cup qualifier, which resulted in overloading pressure on his right thigh. A combination of this thigh strain and fluid on his knee may rule Xavi out of the game at the Mestalla.
Marquez was replaced in the final quarter hour of Mexico's 4-1 win over El Salvador at the weekend and is not expected to be fit for the game against Los Che.
Andres Iniesta on the other hand may feature. The midfield dynamo shipped a heavy challenge in the Armenia game, sparking fears of a recurrence of the injury that kept him out of action for four months but it appears now that he is in good condition after training as normal with Spain on Monday. He is not expected to feature against Bosnia on Wednesday so should be fit for the game against Valencia.
Paul Madden, Goal.com
For more coverage of the Mexican national team, visit Goal.com's Mexican football section.
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