Pedri suffered an injury during Barcelona’s win over Slavia Praha, with his recovery timeline now confirmed.
Pedri’s evening in Barcelona’s Champions League showdown against Slavia Praha began with his trademark flair, dictating play from midfield as the Blaugrana navigated a gritty battle in Prague.
The 4-2 victory marked a crucial step forward in their group stage campaign, with the team clawing back from a 2-2 stalemate early in the second half through sheer determination and clinical finishing.
Teammates crowded around the young star as he crumpled to the pitch, a familiar sight that silenced the traveling support and raised alarms on the touchline.
Club doctor Ricard Pruna’s urgent signal to the bench underscored the gravity, pulling the focus from celebration to concern in an instant.
Pedri injury timeline confirmed: Barcelona’s key midfielder has been sidelined with a right hamstring strain, facing a 3-4 week absence.
The incident hit around the 61st minute, with Pedri grabbing his thigh in pain during a forward push, forcing a swift substitution. He limped off, replaced by Dani Olmo, after yet another influential midfield stint cut short.
While AS initially feared a tear, later assessments brought cautious optimism, though Pedri’s history of muscle issues demands caution.
Hansi Flick now grapples with a depleted midfield at a crucial point, as Pedri joins Gavi and Andreas Christensen on the sidelines. Frenkie de Jong’s suspension for the Copenhagen finale adds pressure. Flick noted post-match that tests in Barcelona would clarify severity.
Barcelona’s schedule intensifies: La Liga against Real Oviedo, Elche, and Mallorca, plus Copa del Rey versus Albacete.
Fermin López said, “Hopefully it won’t be for long. We need him.” The club prioritizes careful recovery.
Talents like Fermin and Olmo must step up, testing Flick’s tactics. Barcelona pushes on.
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