Valencia midfielder Ever Banega is facing a long spell on the sidelines after breaking the tibia and fibula in his left leg in a freak car accident today. Banega, 23, will undergo surgery on the injury tomorrow and Valencia said in a statement that the Argentina international could be absent for around six months, although they will give an update after the operation. Valencia are third in the La Liga standings ahead of tonight\'s trip to second-placed Barcelona and hold a 1-0 lead over Stoke City after the away leg of their UEFA Europa League last-32 tie.