Barca 'in contact' with Paranaense due to Roque's injury, says Xavi

Vitor Roque had to leave the field on a stretcher injured after suffering a hard tackle in the match between Athletico Paranaense and Internacional in the Brazilian league.

The Brazilian club have yet to comment on the seriousness of their gem's injury, something that has caused concern for Barcelona. It is worth remembering that the Catalan giants closed a deal for the arrival of Vitor Roque at the club in January 2024 until 2030 for an alleged 30 million fixed and another 30 million in add-ons.

However, the 'Cules' coach told a press conference ahead of their La Liga match against Celta that the Catalan club were in contact with Athletico Paranaense's medical staff and were still awaiting the extent of the injury.

"We’re in contact with club and player. Doctor Pruna is in contact continuously and we are waiting to find out how he is doing," said the Spanish coach.