"However, according to Diario SPORT, Barcelona are not too keen on rushing Pedri directly back into action. In fact, the Spanish international will not start the game under any circumstances and will only play a few minutes to gain rhythm. Barcelona's bigger goal will Pedri is to have him recover faster heading into games against Real Betis and Atletico Madrid at the start of December."
"As for Alaves, Hansi Flick is banking on Marc Casado to provide the goods, with the youngster set to start alongside Frenkie de Jong in the double-pivot. It will be interesting to see when exactly the German plans to bring on Pedri. But he will hope he won't need his services regardless of when he plays. While Pedri may not be fit enough to start, Flick is expected to field Raphinha in the starting eleven this afternoon."
Barcelona aim to rebound after a disappointing midweek loss to Chelsea. Pedri missed the Chelsea squad but is expected to return as a substitute, with the club unwilling to risk him starting. The plan is for Pedri to play only a few minutes to regain rhythm while prioritizing faster recovery for crucial early-December matches against Real Betis and Atletico Madrid. Hansi Flick plans to start Marc Casado alongside Frenkie de Jong in the double-pivot for Alaves. Raphinha is expected to start, reuniting the front trio of Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal.
Read at Barca Universal
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