⚠️Worse than expected: Pedri sidelined for six weeks | OneFootball

The injury plague at FC Barcelona adds a new and painful chapter. Pedri, the engine of the Blaugrana midfield, has suffered a muscle tear in his femoral biceps, with a prognosis more serious than initially expected: he will be out of action for approximately a month and a half, according to AS.

The injury was confirmed after further tests were carried out on the Canary Island midfielder, who had already shown signs of exhaustion after El Clásico, a match in which he was even sent off and left the field with discomfort.

The Toll of Overexertion

Pedri is the only player in the squad to have surpassed 1,000 minutes so far this season, having started in all 13 official matches played. His constant involvement, with barely any rest, seems to have taken a toll on his body.

Pedri’s absence is a major headache for coach Hansi Flick, who loses the team’s metronome at a crucial stage of the season.

The Matches He’ll Miss

In addition to the suspension that already ruled him out of the next league match against Elche, the injury will sideline him from crucial games. He will miss several Champions League clashes (including matches against Brugge and Chelsea) and La Liga fixtures, where Barça will face direct rivals such as Athletic Club and Atlético de Madrid.

Additionally, the player will be left out of Luis de la Fuente’s squad for Spain’s national team commitments against Georgia and Turkey.

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