Football club Barcelona received a setback as their key midfielder Pedri Gonzalez sustained an injury following their recent victory over Slavia Prague. The Spanish player had to leave the field during the match and is now set for medical evaluations in Barcelona. Initial reports suggest a minor hamstring tear that might keep him out for around five weeks.
Pedri’s absence could impact Barcelona’s upcoming matches, potentially causing him to miss six to seven games across various competitions in the next month. The team’s schedule includes league fixtures, European games, and Copa del Rey matches. Barcelona is slated to play Real Oviedo next, followed by the Champions League clash with Copenhagen, domestic cup games against Elche and Albacete, and league encounters against Mallorca, Girona, and Levante.
The injury might also hinder Barcelona’s progress in European and domestic cup competitions, with Pedri likely to sit out crucial matches. Frenkie de Jong will also be missing from the Copenhagen game due to suspension. Pedri has faced injury setbacks earlier in the season, sitting out six matches due to various issues. Barcelona’s performance without him has been a mixed bag, with better results in the league compared to European competitions.
As the club braces for a challenging period without Pedri, medical updates will be eagerly awaited to determine the extent of his absence and plan accordingly for the upcoming fixtures.
