Barcelona Midfielder Busquets Wore Reinforced Boots Against Roma

Sergio Busquets returned after three weeks out with an injury in the first leg against Roma, but it was clear that his toe was still bothering him as we was rested against Leganes last Saturday. Now it emerged that Busquets wore an reinforced soccer cleat to be able to play in yesterday's tragic Champions League loss against AS Roma.

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Closer Look | Busquets Wears Patched Nike Magista Boots to Protect Injured Toe

Sergio Busquets' Nike Magista soccer cleats in the match against Roma featured a patch on the right toe area in order to protect his injured toe. According to Spanish media reports, the patch was added by the medical staff of FC Barcelona.

However, it seems like that Busquets was not fully ready for the match as Barcelona lost 3-0 and Busquets being subbed off in the final stage of the game.

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