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Barcelona loanee Marc Casado expected to miss three months after undergoing surgery

Barcelona loanee Marc Casado is expected to be out of action for around three months after undergoing surgery on a fractured collarbone. Casado sustained the injury in Deportivo’s draw with Real Betis on Sunday. He was forced off in the…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 7:33 AM
Barcelona loanee Marc Casado expected to miss three months after undergoing surgery
Key Things to Know
  • Marc Casado underwent surgery for a fractured collarbone and is expected to miss about three months.
  • The Barcelona midfielder suffered the injury during Deportivo de A Coruna's draw against Real Betis.
  • Casado's recovery is estimated at 8-12 weeks, potentially sidelining him for 10 La Liga matches until January 2027.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona loanee Marc Casado is expected to miss approximately three months after undergoing surgery for a fractured collarbone. The midfielder suffered the injury during RC Deportivo de A Coruna's draw with Real Betis on Sunday and was forced off in the first half. The club subsequently confirmed he underwent an operation.

According to an update from Diario AS, Casado faces an estimated recovery timeline of 8 to 12 weeks, meaning he may not return until January 2027. He could potentially miss 10 La Liga matches, with hopes that he might return for Deportivo's fixture against Celta Vigo in early 2027.

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