{
  "id": 10636911,
  "title": "Barcelona youth star set to miss several weeks with hamstring injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/barcelona-youth-star-set-to-miss-several-weeks-with-hamstring-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T07:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-youth-star-set-miss-072000139.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona youth midfielder Pedro Villar is expected to miss several weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during Barça Atlètic's recent league match. Mundo Deportivo reports that Villar experienced discomfort in his hamstring during the team's 4-0 win against Pena Sport and was unable to complete the game. The extent of the injury will determine the length of his absence, but initial expectations suggest a few weeks off the pitch. This setback comes at a challenging time for Villar, who has had an important role under coach Belletti this season, starting in all four league matches so far. The 18-year-old has displayed versatility, playing both defensively and offensively, which has made him a valuable asset for Barça Atlètic. His manager may face selection challenges due to Villar's absence. Villar's recovery timeline is still being assessed, but his injury is likely to interrupt a promising start to his first full season with the team.",
  "summary": "Barcelona youth midfielder Pedro Villar is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during Barça Atlètic’s latest league fixture.According to Mundo Deportivo, Villar felt...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}