Barcelona’s injury woes have intensified with the news that midfielder Pedri has suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh, ruling him out for at least four weeks. The club confirmed the diagnosis on Wednesday, stating that his recovery timeline will depend on how he responds to treatment.
🏥 Mounting Absences
Pedri’s setback adds to a growing list of injuries that have plagued Barcelona this season. The club has now seen 12 players sidelined since August, including key figures like
Robert Lewandowski
Gavi
Raphinha
Marc-André ter Stegen
Dani Olmo
The timing couldn’t be worse, with Barcelona trailing Real Madrid by five points in LaLiga and facing crucial fixtures in both domestic and European competitions.
🇪🇸 National Team Impact
Pedri will also miss Spain’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey in November, a blow to manager Luis de la Fuente, who had counted on the 22-year-old’s creativity in midfield.
🧠 Tactical Implications
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez will need to reshuffle his midfield options. With Gavi also out, the burden falls on Frenkie de Jong, Ilkay Gündogan, and rising talent Fermín López to maintain control and tempo in the center of the pitch.
Pedri’s absence could also force a shift in formation, with Xavi potentially reverting to a double pivot or deploying João Félix in a deeper role.
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