FC Barcelona attacker Roony Bardghji sidelined for months with knee injury

Roony Bardghji, the young Swedish winger who joined FC Barcelona in 2025, has suffered another serious knee injury during training, with reports indicating he could miss several months of action. The news broke on August 10, 2026, as the club was ramping up preparations for the 2026-27 season.

A familiar nightmare

Bardghji’s previous cruciate ligament tear kept him sidelined for approximately 329 days. That’s nearly an entire calendar year spent rehabbing instead of playing, a brutal stretch for any footballer, let alone one still in the early chapters of his career.

The latest injury occurred during a training session at Barcelona’s facilities, immediately raising alarm bells given his medical history. While the club has yet to release an official statement detailing the exact nature or severity of the setback, early reports describe it as a serious knee issue that could sideline him for months rather than weeks.

Barcelona is reportedly awaiting full medical assessments to determine the precise recovery timeline.

What Bardghji means to Barcelona’s attack

When Barcelona signed Bardghji in 2025, the move was widely viewed as a statement of intent. The Swedish attacker brought pace, directness, and an ability to beat defenders one-on-one, qualities that fit neatly into Barcelona’s attacking philosophy. Bardghji had previously made waves at Copenhagen, where his performances contributed to several Danish league titles.

The broader injury picture

Bardghji’s ACL injury in 2024 delayed his integration with the senior team as well as with the Swedish national team. At only 20 years old, his development is critical for Barcelona as they look to reinforce their squad for the upcoming season.

The Swedish international’s camp and Barcelona’s medical staff will now collaborate on a treatment plan. If the injury proves to be another ligament-related problem, surgical intervention could be on the table, which would push the recovery timeline well into the competitive season.

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