Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez will be side-lined for around two weeks due to a calf injury, the club confirmed on Thursday.

“Fermin has a small injury to the soleus muscle in his right leg and his estimated recovery time is approximately two weeks,” Barcelona said.

The 22-year-old is expected to miss three La Liga matches against Alaves, Atletico Madrid and Real Betis and his participation in the Champions League home clash against Eintracht Frankfurt on December 9 is uncertain.

Lopez had been cementing his place as a regular starter under Hansi Flick. Last season, he made 46 appearances as Barcelona secured a domestic treble, often coming off the bench.

Since returning from an injury in late September, Lopez has scored five goals and provided four assists in six matches.

Barcelona, second in La Liga, suffered a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League this week.