Barcelona's youngest ever goalscorer Ansu Fati returned to group training on Tuesday for the first time in more than nine months after a long injury saga, the club said.

Barca said on Twitter the forward, 18, had taken part in a section of the team's main training session, while Spanish newspaper Marca said the club hoped he could return to action against Sevilla on Sept. 11.

Fati had scored four goals in six LaLiga starts last season before injuring the meniscus in his left knee in a 5-2 win over Real Betis in November 2020.

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He underwent surgery and was kept in hospital for five days, with the club initially saying he would be out for four months. But he was forced to undergo a further knee operation in June in Porto after the injury failed to heal as planned.

Fati became Barca's youngest ever goalscorer in LaLiga when he netted against Osasuna in August 2019 and a year later became Spain's youngest scorer when he struck in a 4-0 win over Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League in September 2020.

Barca were hurt by Fati's long absence last year, eventually finishing third in LaLiga, and his return will come as a relief in troubled times following Lionel Messi's departure for Paris St Germain and with players forced to take pay cuts to alleviate the club's financial woes.

Barcelona's youngest ever goalscorer Ansu Fati returned to group training on Tuesday for the first time in more than nine months after a long injury saga, the club said.

Barcelona's youngest ever goalscorer Ansu Fati returned to group training on Tuesday for the first time in more than nine months after a long injury saga, the club said. Barca said on Twitter the forward, 18, had taken part in a section of the team's main training session, while Spanish newspaper Marca said the club hoped he could return to action against Sevilla on Sept. 11. Fati had scored four goals in six LaLiga starts last season before injuring the meniscus in his left knee in a 5-2 win over Real Betis in November 2020. ALSO READ | Liverpool refuse to release Mohamed Salah for Egypt's World Cup qualifiers He underwent surgery and was kept in hospital for five days, with the club initially saying he would be out for four months. But he was forced to undergo a further knee operation in June in Porto after the injury failed to heal as planned. Fati became Barca's youngest ever goalscorer in LaLiga when he netted against Osasuna in August 2019 and a year later became Spain's youngest scorer when he struck in a 4-0 win over Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League in September 2020. Barca were hurt by Fati's long absence last year, eventually finishing third in LaLiga, and his return will come as a relief in troubled times following Lionel Messi's departure for Paris St Germain and with players forced to take pay cuts to alleviate the club's financial woes.

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati back in training after nine-month injury saga

Barcelona expect Ansu Fati to be out for four months after the club confirmed the 18-year-old underwent surgery on his knee injury on Monday.

Fati had the operation after tearing the internal meniscus of his left knee during Barca's 5-2 win over Real Betis on Saturday.

He will miss the majority of the rest of the season but could return for the run-in and will hope to be fit again in time to play for Spain in next summer's European Championship.

Barca's chances in La Liga and the Champions League have been dealt a blow by Fati's injury, given the forward had emerged as one of Ronald Koeman's most exciting players.

Fati has already scored five goals and provided two assists in his 10 appearances this term.

"Ansu Fati has been operated on successfully by Dr. Ramon Cugat for the injury to the internal meniscus of his left knee under the supervision of the Club's medical staff. The player will be out for approximately four months," Barcelona said in a statement.

Barcelona expect Ansu Fati to be out for four months after the club confirmed the 18-year-old underwent surgery on his knee injury on Monday. Fati had the operation after tearing the internal meniscus of his left knee during Barca's 5-2 win over Real Betis on Saturday.

Barcelona expect Ansu Fati to be out for four months after the club confirmed the 18-year-old underwent surgery on his knee injury on Monday. Fati had the operation after tearing the internal meniscus of his left knee during Barca's 5-2 win over Real Betis on Saturday. He will miss the majority of the rest of the season but could return for the run-in and will hope to be fit again in time to play for Spain in next summer's European Championship. Barca's chances in La Liga and the Champions League have been dealt a blow by Fati's injury, given the forward had emerged as one of Ronald Koeman's most exciting players. Fati has already scored five goals and provided two assists in his 10 appearances this term. "Ansu Fati has been operated on successfully by Dr. Ramon Cugat for the injury to the internal meniscus of his left knee under the supervision of the Club's medical staff. The player will be out for approximately four months," Barcelona said in a statement.

Teenager Fati out for four months, say Barcelona

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Barcelona forward Ansu Fati back in training after nine-month injury saga

Teenager Fati out for four months, say Barcelona