Vermaelen was plagued with injuries since his transfer; he was thought to be ready for Barcelona's game against APOEL FC in the UEFA Champions League, but was taken out of the squad.
Vermaelen was plagued with injuries since his transfer, making his first team debut in Barcelona's final La Liga match of the season. He was thought to be ready for Barcelona's game against APOEL FC in the UEFA Champions League, but was taken out of the squad.