Marca: Bernal has been seriously injured for a full year and is expected to return to the field in the fourth round of La Liga

August 28 According to the Marca report, Bernal was seriously injured a year ago and is expected to return in the fourth round of La Liga.

In the third round of La Liga this season, Barcelona will play against Vallecano away. Last season, Barcelona also played against Vallecano away in the third round of La Liga. The game was held on August 27 last year. At that time, midfielder Bernal started for Barcelona for three consecutive rounds, but was also seriously injured at the last moment of that game. Bernal had a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and injured his lateral meniscus and was absent for a year after undergoing surgery. Now Bernal is celebrating his first anniversary of his serious injury.

Although Bernal has gradually resumed training since mid-July this year and can now participate in Barcelona's team training, the Barcelona club is very cautious about the 18-year-old player and plans to allow him to return to the arena after the national team match in September, and may participate in the fourth round of La Liga at home against Valencia.

Bernal just recovered from injury, cannot immediately guarantee his ideal playing time, and needs to strive for greater space through his own efforts. Currently, the competition for Barcelona's midfield position is very fierce. De Jong has returned to his best form, and Pedri's main position is very stable. After Bernal was seriously injured last season, Cassado also won trust with his outstanding performance.