Dani Rodríguez con el Barça en el duelo ante el Real Valladolid en LaLiga EA Sports

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Dani Rodríguez, 'KO': his injury points to surgery and says goodbye to the season

Published:8/05/2025 - 05:20h

Updated:8/05/2025 - 05:20h

Young Dani Rodríguez was injured in his debut with Barça in Valladolid and would be out for 2-3 months if his surgery is confirmed

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Dani Rodríguez's debut with the first team of FC Barcelona was not the most fortunate. The player from Astigarraga, who started as a right winger and wore the number '46', was chosen by Hansi Flick to be a starter in the match against Real Valladolid (1-2), corresponding to matchday 34 of LaLiga EA Sports. However, his participation barely lasted 38 minutes.

The Basque forward had to leave the field after a strong collision with defender Adam Aznou. The images were not encouraging: Rodríguez left with evident signs of pain and was attended to by the medical services, who placed a provisional bandage to immobilize his right arm.

Dani Rodríguez bandaged after suffering an injury in the match against Real Valladolid

Dani Rodríguez bandaged after suffering an injury in the match against Real Valladolid

Subsequently, FC Barcelona confirmed through an official statement that the player suffered an acute dislocation in his right shoulder.

Dani Rodríguez Injury: Surgery and 2-3 Months Out?

According to 'Mundo Deportivo', the young attacker is very likely to undergo surgery to correct the injury. If he undergoes surgery, his time off would be estimated between two and three months, so he would miss the rest of the 2024-25 season.

Impact of Dani Rodríguez's Injury on Barça Atlètic

Beyond the impact on the first team, the absence of Dani Rodríguez also represents a significant setback for Barça Atlètic, which is fighting for permanence in the Primera RFEF. In the reserve team, the winger had a key role: in 10 matches played, he had contributed three goals and three assists.

Unfortunately, injuries have been a constant for the right winger this season, preventing him from having greater continuity —he has missed 24 matches due to physical setbacks— and closing the season in the best possible way.

Eyes Set on the 2025-26 Preseason

With this new injury, Dani Rodríguez must focus his recovery thinking about the 2025-26 preseason, where he will have a new opportunity to convince the coaching staff and earn a place in the first team squad. His characteristics as a left winger, vertical, unbalancing and with good finishing make him an ideal candidate to strengthen the Barça attack and provide greater offensive depth.