Barcelona confirm Alexis Sanchez out for eight-weeks

Sanchez was stretchered off during his side’s 2-2 La Liga draw against Real Sociedad last weekend after only playing for 31 minutes.

"Tests have confirmed this morning [Sunday] that the Chilean player has a tear in the femoral biceps of his right leg. He will be out for approximately eight weeks," a statement on the Barca website reads.

"If that happens, Alexis will miss a total of 13 matches, between league and Champions League, and won’t be back until the game against Zaragoza on matchday 13."

This injury has hit Barcelona at the worst possible time as they are preparing for the Champions League match against Italian champions Milan on Tuesday evening.