Victor Valdes’ Barcelona career is almost certainly over after the goalkeeper sustained a serious knee injury against Celta Vigo on Wednesday night.
The Spaniard will need surgery after damaging his anterior cruciate ligament as he jumped to collect a loose ball and landed badly.
Valdes was taken off on a stretcher in the 23rd minute and was in great pain as he was removed from the pitch.
The goalkeeper, who joined the club at just 10 years old and made his debut in 2002, was taken to hospital as the game progressed.
Jose Manuel Pinto will fill in for Valdes and he made some good saves against Celta Vigo, but also had one shaky moment which worried Barcelona's supporters.
Valdes's Barcelona team-mate Javier Mascherano expressed his sorrow on Twitter, saying: 'Nothing to celebrate. Get well soon Victor Valdes.'
Andres Iniesta, a good friend of Valdes, who was taken off at half time after he complained of a calf pain, added: 'It is a horrible piece of news. The game changed with Victor's injury. It's always hard to take when something like this happens, but we will keep going with the same spirit.'
Manchester United goalkeeeper David de Gea, who may stand to benefit if Valdes is ruled out of the Spain World Cup squad, wrote: 'I want to give all my support and strengh to a goalkeeper that I admire and respect. Victor Valdes, wish you get well and see you soon in the pitch.'
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