Barcelona forward Roony Bardghji has undergone surgery on his right knee after suffering a serious injury, with the 20-year-old Sweden international declaring: “The comeback starts now.”
Barcelona confirmed that Bardghji had torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. The injury is particularly damaging for the player because it is the same knee in which he previously suffered an ACL tear during his time with Copenhagen.
Bardghji posted his message on social media after undergoing the operation on Wednesday. His brief statement marked the beginning of his rehabilitation, although Barcelona are yet to confirm how long he will be unavailable for matches.
The latest setback comes after Bardghji had struggled to secure regular playing opportunities during his season with Barcelona. The club had been looking for a new team for him, but his injury means he will now remain with the Catalan side for the time being.
Several of Bardghji’s Barcelona team-mates sent messages of support on social media after learning of the operation. Copenhagen, his former club, also offered encouragement to the player as he begins the recovery process.
“Stay strong, Roony.. You have done it before, and you can do it again,” Copenhagen wrote on social media.
Bardghji joined Barcelona after developing his reputation at Copenhagen, where he had already experienced the difficulties of recovering from a serious knee injury. The recurrence of the problem in the same knee has made the latest operation an especially challenging moment in his career.
Barcelona are expected to issue a further statement soon with more information about Bardghji’s condition and the anticipated length of his absence. Until that update is released, the club has not provided a timetable for his return to training or competitive football.
The Sweden international’s immediate focus will now be on rehabilitation following surgery. His “The comeback starts now” message reflects his determination to begin that process, while the support from Barcelona players and Copenhagen underlines the significance of the injury to those who have worked with him.
For Barcelona, the operation removes any immediate possibility of resolving Bardghji’s situation through a move to another club. The search for a new team had been under consideration after his limited involvement during the season, but the injury has changed those plans.
The club’s next medical update should clarify the nature of Bardghji’s recovery programme and provide a clearer indication of when he could be available again. Until then, Barcelona, his team-mates and former club Copenhagen will wait for further details on the player’s progress.
