Barcelona have been dealt a huge blow after Josep
Guardiola revealed fears that Andres Iniesta will miss the
Champions League final.
Iniesta aggravated a thigh injury during Sunday’s 3-3 draw with
Villarreal, a result that prevented Barcelona from lifting the
Spanish title.
The little schemer has been fundamental to Barca’s success this
season, forming one leg of a creative tripod alongside Lionel Messi
and Xavi.
It was Iniesta’s goal and second-half display against
Chelsea that dragged Barca to Rome, but Guardiola admits the
injury does not look good.
"I don't have a good feeling," the young coach said on Sunday
night.
"We will do tests tomorrow, but there is no way he will play
this week.
"We will try to get him fit for Rome - that's all we can do. We
will have to see what the tests reveal."
Iniesta joins Thierry Henry on the sidelines, and both players
will definitely miss the forthcoming Copa Del Rey final.