FC Barcelona has been dealt a major blow as point guard Nicolas Laprovittola suffered a serious knee injury during the team’s Spanish League game against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. The club confirmed that the 33-year-old Argentine tore his ACL and injured the outer meniscus of his right knee.
Laprovittola will undergo surgery in the coming days, with Barcelona stating that further updates on his condition will be provided after the procedure. This type of injury typically requires a long recovery period, and the Argentinean is expected to be sidelined for an extended time.