Why is Dest not playing?

FC Barcelona revealed Friday that right back Sergiño Dest will be sidelined indefinitely with a hamstring injury, ending the 21-year-old's chances to play in the U.S. men's national team's three remaining World Cup Qualifiers.

Why isn t Dest playing today?

Sergiño Dest Ruled Out for USMNT's World Cup Qualifiers With Hamstring Injury.

How long is Dest out for?

Sergiño Dest is two weeks away from making a return from injury.

Is Dest injured?

The player is unavailable for selection and his recovery will dictate his return. "Tests carried out on the first team player Sergino Dest have confirmed that the player has injured the semitendinosus muscle in his right hamstring," the statement read.

Will Sergiño Dest play today?

Thigh injury confirmed Dest will miss Sunday's Classico against Real Madrid with a thigh injury, Barcelona announced Friday.

Has Barcelona played Europa League before?

They have featured in UEFA's second tier competition 11 times before in its previous iteration as the UEFA Cup (rebranded to "Europa League" in 2009-10).

How long will Sergiño Dest be out?

Multiple outlets in Spain reported that Dest will miss the rest of Barcelona's season and will need four to six weeks of recovery time. The USMNT is scheduled to open camp in June for a series of games -- including the start of its CONCACAF Nations League title defense -- to prepare for the World Cup later this year.

Who will replace Dest?

On Friday, the USMNT announced George Bello will replace Dest on the roster. Bello, who plays for Arminia Bielefeld in the German Bundesliga, has made six appearances for the USMNT, including two starts in World Cup Qualifying – in September's 4-1 win at Honduras and in October's 1-0 loss at Panama.

Is Dest playing for USA?

Sergiño Gianni Dest (born November 3, 2000) is a professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for La Liga club Barcelona and the United States national team.

Does Sergino DEST start for Barca?

Dest is in the starting lineup for Barcelona for Tuesday's exhibition match against Boca Juniors in the Maradona Cup, and as much as some might see it as an opportunity for Dest to try and convince Xavi of more playing time, his performance in a meaningless match isn't likely to change the reality of Dest's situation.

Is Sergiño Dest injured?

Tests carried out on the first team player Sergiño Dest have confirmed that the player has injured the semitendinosus muscle in his right hamstring. The player is unavailable for selection and his recovery will dictate his return.

What is Gio Reyna injury?

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Giovanni Reyna has been ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining a muscle and tendon injury, the Bundesliga club said Sunday.

Has Barcelona ever been relegated?

As of 2020, Barcelona has never been relegated from La Liga, a record they share with Athletic Bilbao and arch-rival Real Madrid.

Has Barcelona gone to Europa?

However, drawn in the same group as Bayern Munich, Benfica, and Dynamo Kyiv, they struggled. Barca lost 3-0 away to both Bayern and Benfica, losing by the same scoreline at home to the German giants, eventually finishing on seven points and dropping into the Europa League.

How old is Fati?

Born in Bissau (Guinea Bissau) on October 31, 2002, and aged only 18 years old, Ansu Fati is currently one of football's hottest properties.

Is Dest african American?

For starters, Sergino Gianni Dest was born on the 3rd day of November 2000 to a Surinamese-American father and Dutch mother in Almere, Netherlands.

Is Dest a starter?

He made his Ajax debut on 27 July 2019, in the Dutch Super Cup, and ended the season having made 35 appearances, 27 of those as a starter. He had been at Ajax since 2012, after joining club from his hometown team, Almere City. The first stage of Sergiño Dest's career at Barça has been notable for his versatility.

How good is Sergio DEST?

Dest does offer huge attacking output and has the outstanding ball retention that you'd expect from a Barcelona recruit, helped by his good skill in ground duels on the ball. He's an above average defender, but he's not unusually aggressive – a contrast to the hard-charging Alves.

Who is No 11 in Barcelona?

FC Barcelona now has a new number 11. Adama Traoré, signed on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers with an option in the summer to make the move permanent, will be the name to wear the eleven shirt.