Laliga giants Fc Barcelona confirms that their talisman Griezmann could miss the rest of the Laliga season.

The France international will miss the last two matches of the Laliga season after suffering a muscle injury.

The 29 year old started for Barcelona in their 1-0 win over Real Valladolid on Saturday, he was replaced by Luis Suarez at half time.

Barcelona coach setien confirmed after the game that Griezmann had asked to be substituted because he was feeling a discomfort after the first 45 minutes.

A scan was carry out on his right leg on Sunday, which showed he had suffered an injury.

“Tests this morning have shown that first-team player Antoine Griezmann has a muscle injury in the quadriceps of his right leg,” Barcelona confirmed on their official website.

He is therefore not available for selection at the present time and the evolution of the injury will condition his availability.

This will definitely be a big blow for Barcelona, who have limited quality in their attack.

Barcelona are second in the Spanish top-flight and trail leaders Real Madrid by a point, though Madrid have played a game less.

Barca will then turn their attention to their Champions League campaign, which resumes on August 8 when they face Napoli in the second leg of their last-16 tie.

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