Barcelona has confirmed the long-awaited return date for midfield star Pedri following his latest injury setback.
The Catalans have coped impressively in his absence, but internally, there is a clear feeling that the team has been operating without its main creative heartbeat in midfield.
With multiple fronts still open, the timing of his comeback could be decisive for Barça’s ambitions.
The 23-year-old midfielder has been sidelined for the past four matches with a hamstring problem sustained during the UEFA Champions League clash against Slavia Prague, a setback that temporarily disrupted Barcelona’s rhythm in the engine room.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Pedri has now returned to work on the pitch and is on course to make his comeback in the upcoming La Liga fixture against Levante later this month.
The club is determined not to rush him, preferring a controlled return that ensures he is fully fit for the decisive stretch of the campaign.
During his recovery spell, Pedri has missed games against Real Oviedo, Copenhagen, Eche, and Albacete across different competitions, as well as the looming clash with Mallorca this weekend.
He is also not expected to feature against Girona on February 16, nor in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, with the medical staff and coaching team aligned on a cautious approach.
The Levante game has been marked as the ideal moment, not only from a fitness standpoint but also with an expected 62,000 fans returning to the Spotify Camp Nou to welcome him back.
His vision, tempo control, and final pass have been badly missed, even as results have stayed positive.
His return, combined with the imminent comeback of close friend Gavi—who is due to rejoin group training in the coming weeks—could transform Barcelona’s midfield options just in time for the decisive phase of the season.
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