Barcelona suffer Pedri blow as midfielder picks up thigh issue: Barcelona have suffered a blow ahead of their La Liga match against Real Betis on Sunday, August 28, 2023, as midfielder Pedri has picked up a thigh issue.
The 19-year-old was substituted in the 75th minute of Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Elche on Thursday, August 25, 2023, and tests have revealed that he has a thigh strain.
Pedri is expected to be out for at least two weeks, which could rule him out of Barcelona’s next three games, including the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on September 14, 2023.
The Spanish midfielder has been in excellent form for Barcelona this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists in four appearances. He is considered to be one of the best young players in the world, and his absence will be a major blow for Barcelona.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said that Pedri is “a very important player for us” and that his absence is “a big loss”. He added that the club will “have to find a solution” in his absence.
Pedri’s injury is a further setback for Barcelona, who are already without Ansu Fati, Sergiño Dest, and Samuel Umtiti. The club are also facing financial difficulties, which could make it difficult for them to bring in new players in January.
Barcelona are hoping that Pedri will be able to return to action soon, but his injury is a reminder of the club’s fragile squad depth. They will need to find a way to cope without him in the coming weeks, if they are to challenge for trophies this season.