Mexico Captain Rafa Marquez has been ruled out for at least two weeks after suffering a muscle problem during Barcelona’s 0 – 0 Copa del Rey first leg draw against Espanyol, making him a major doubt to the upcoming U.S. vs Mexico Qualifier in Columbus.

Via Goal

The Barcelona defender limped out of the goalless quarter final first leg in Montjuïc after just ten minutes and early reports stated that he had received a blow to his left calf muscle.

Further scans the morning after revealed strain and club medics have explained that Márquez will be sidelined for two weeks while he recovers.

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