Sergi Roberto Injury: Updates on Barcelona Star's Groin and Return

Barcelona's Sergi Roberto suffered a groin injury in Oct. 20's Champions League tie against BATE Borisov but returned to starting action during the reverse fixture on Wednesday.

Continue for updates.

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Roberto Ready to Compete

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Barcelona named the versatile player in their lineup for the Camp Nou fixture. Roberto "pulled an adductor tendon in his left groin," revealed Barca on Oct. 21.

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Short Recovery Time Boosts Barca

Roberto joined Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Rafinha on the Blaugrana's list of absentees, so manager Luis Enrique will be delighted he has shrugged the problem off quickly.

The likes of Ivan Rakitic and Javier Mascherano can also be used to help shoulder the midfield responsibility, but Roberto's return will be welcome news for Enrique. He has played at right-back this season and is proving to be a useful option for the Catalan side.