FC Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo will be out for some time due to a knee injury sustained during the La Liga victory over Las Palmas (1-2), the club announced on Friday.

The 29-year-old had to leave the field after just 11 minutes of play.

“Tests carried out on Friday show that first team player Joao Cancelo suffers from a strained internal lateral ligament in his left knee,” the club said, without specifying a return date.Barça is third in the standings with 41 points, seven lengths behind Girona, second, and Real Madrid, leader.