Barcelona captain missed yesterday’s training with authorisation from the club | OneFootball

Barcelona have suffered a serious setback on the injury front, as it has been confirmed that Pedri will be sidelined for an extended period following a fresh injury blow. 

The news comes as a major concern for Hansi Flick, who has already been dealing with several key absences in recent weeks. 

Pedri’s recurring fitness issues have been a frustrating theme for the club, and this latest development adds another layer of difficulty as Barcelona look to regain their footing in both domestic and European competitions.

Frenkie de Jong missed training

Adding to the growing concerns at the club, SPORT has reported that Frenkie de Jong was also absent from training yesterday. 

Thankfully for the Blaugrana, the Dutch midfielder’s situation is not injury-related, as he missed the session for personal reasons, with full permission from the club. 

Barcelona officials have confirmed that there is no medical issue behind his absence and that the matter lies entirely within the player’s private sphere. 

Frenkie de Jong missed yesterday’s training session. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Out of respect for his privacy, no further details have been disclosed.

The Dutchman was also authorised to skip the training session, and sources indicate that his situation does not present any concern from a sporting perspective. 

He is expected to return to the team setup shortly, likely in time to prepare for Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga fixture against Elche next weekend.

Two more excused

Meanwhile, the outlet mentions that Marcus Rashford and Pau Cubarsi were also excused from training with the club’s authorisation.  In Rashford’s case, the forward will rejoin full training today.

With Pedri’s long-term absence confirmed and De Jong temporarily unavailable, Flick faces another challenge in managing his midfield options. 

The Blaugrana’s depth in that area has already been tested this season, and losing one of their most creative and disciplined players for weeks could prove costly.