Pedri sidelined for over a month after muscle tear
π What happened
- Barcelona confirmed that Pedri has suffered a tear in the distal biceps femoris muscle of his left thigh. (Reuters)
- Initial diagnosis: he is expected to be out for at least 4 to 5 weeks. (Cadena SER)
- Some reports suggest the recovery may take 6β7 weeks, meaning he could miss games well into December. (Barca Universal)
π What this means
- Pedri will definitely miss upcoming matches, including the clash against Chelsea F.C. in the Champions League and likely the game versus AtlΓ©tico Madrid. (Mundo Deportivo)
- His absence adds a significant blow to Barcelonaβs injury problems β the squad already has several key players sidelined. (Reuters)
- For Pedri, it means a break just when he was consistently playing and building form. The club will aim for a full recovery rather than rushing him back too soon.
π§ Implications for Barcelona
- The midfield will miss his creativity, energy and connection with the team β his absence opens up opportunities for others but also creates a gap.
- The fixture list is demanding, and losing Pedri at this stage raises the pressure on the coaching staff to rotate and adapt tactics.
- The longer timeline (6β7 weeks) means his return might not come until after the international break; he may miss three or more major fixtures during the next few weeks.
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