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Barcelona's Nomoko Faces Year-Long Recovery After ACL Surgery

12/18/2025

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Barcelona confirmed Sama Nomoko, a Barcelona player, underwent surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscal damage in his right knee.
The injury occurred during a UEFA Youth League match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
The surgery was performed at the Hospital of Barcelona by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau and the club's medical team.
Recovery is expected to take 12 months, keeping Nomoko out for the rest of the season.

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Barcelona confirmed Sama Nomoko, a Barcelona player, underwent surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscal damage in his right knee.
The injury occurred during a UEFA Youth League match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
The surgery was performed at the Hospital of Barcelona by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau and the club's medical team.
Recovery is expected to take 12 months, keeping Nomoko out for the rest of the season.