Javier Mascherano was injured in the friendly match against Nigeria (4-2) on Tuesday with Argentina.
Barcelona released a statement saying the defender “suffered a hamstring rupture in his right leg that will keep him out approximately for a month”, which would stop him featuring in six games.
He can’t play againist Leganes, Valencia, Celta Vigo and Villarreal in La Liga, he will miss in Copa del Rey game against Murcia.
Also, the formes-Liverpool defender cant play in Champions League’s next game.
He might return to play Deportivo on December 17 and be fully fit to play Real Madrid in the ”El Clasico” on December 23.
The problem is that if Pique or Umtiti gets another booking in La Liga they will be suspended and Barcelona have to turn to Thomas Vermaelen.
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