Bravo calf woes a concern for Barca in title chase
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BARCELONA goalkeeper Claudio Bravo injured his calf in its 2-0 victory at Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday, making him a doubt for the final two games of the Catalans’ title challenge.
The champion confirmed on its website that Bravo, who was replaced by Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the 88th minute in some discomfort, had injured the soleus muscle in his right calf.
The injury leaves Bravo a potential doubt for the league leader’s remaining two matches at home to Espanyol and away at Granada in its tight battle for the title with Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
Bravo’s progress will also be monitored closely by Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi who has named the 33-year-old goalkeeper in his provisional Copa America squad as the team looks to defend its title in the United States.
Barcelona currently sits level with second-placed Atletico on 85 points, one ahead of Real.
Real’s hopes of Cristiano Ronaldo being fit for its Champions League semifinal, second leg with Manchester City on Wednesday were boosted as the Portuguese returned to training yesterday.
Ronaldo has missed Real’s last three games due to a thigh injury, but may be risked against City with the tie finely balanced at 0-0.
“Cristiano Ronaldo worked with the group for the first half of the session, before training individually out on the pitch during the second half,” Real said in a statement.
The three-time World Player of the Year has been in blistering form in the Champions League this season, scoring 16 goals in 10 appearances
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