Why returning Pedri was forced to skip Barcelona training at the last minute on Tuesday | OneFootball

Barcelona star Pedri was forced to delay his return to group activities with the rest of Hansi Flick’s squad on Tuesday.

This comes amid confirmation that the midfielder this morning came down with a sudden bout of illness.

Pedri has for his part of course spent recent weeks sidelined, owing to a muscular injury suffered against Real Madrid.

The 22-year-old has since made remarkable strides forward in his recovery, two weeks ahead of schedule when it comes to his return to the pitch.

In fact, he was due to take part in at least some elements of group training at the Ciutat Esportiva earlier today.

At the last minute, however, Pedri was forced to sit out.

And as alluded to above, an insight into precisely why has since been provided.

The info comes courtesy of Barcelona insider Javier Miguel of Diario AS, who has confirmed:

‘It was planned for Pedri to also take to the field and test himself, but a sudden case of gastroenteritis prevented it.’

Conor Laird – GSFN