Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen injury blow

Barcelona have said new signing Thomas Vermaelen is out of action with a hamstring injury suffered at the World Cup.

The Belgium international, who moved to the Camp Nou from Arsenal earlier this month, will have physio treatment, with its progress determining the kind of training he is able to do, a club statement said.

The statement added: "New signing Thomas Vermaelen injured his right hamstring while playing at the World Cup in June. His presence in training sessions will depend on how his recovery progresses."

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