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Barcelona lose skipper Puyol for six weeks

Barcelona skipper Carles Puyol suffered a knee injury during victory over Getafe.

Puyol could be sidelined for up to six weeks after suffering a knee injury in Saturday night's Primera Division win over Getafe.

Barca coach Tito Vilanova said after the 4-1 win: "It's always a problem when you lose players like him. We know how important Puyol is to the team. He played well throughout the match, he brings a lot to the team. Hopefully we can get him back soon."

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