"There was one major absence in the training today, as Pedri did not take part once again, with Hansi Flick confirming that the midfielder would not be available for the game through discomfort. The discomfort appeared during the minutes he played in the Copa del Rey match against CD Guadalajara earlier this week."
"However, according to SPORT's Carlos Monfort, there is now concern at Barcelona that the fitness problem could be more serious than initially anticipated. There is also a growing feeling that the 23-year-old superstar's issue could be related to the hamstring injury he had sustained back in October, which sidelined him for a month. As such, there is a degree of caution within the club, and they understand that the situation requires careful management and avoiding unnecessary risks."
"The players will break for a little over a week after tomorrow's match, and Barcelona will hope that it is enough time for Pedri to fully recover from the problem. For now, what is clear is that there will be no risks taken with the Spanish international, who is one of the most pivotal pieces in Flick's tactical blueprint."
Barcelona completed their final training session before the match at Estadio de La Ceramica but Pedri did not participate and was ruled out due to discomfort. The discomfort surfaced during his minutes in the Copa del Rey match against CD Guadalajara earlier this week. Inside the club there is initial belief the issue is minor and that Pedri could be ready for the Catalan derby on 3 January, but growing concern exists that the problem may be more serious and possibly linked to the hamstring injury he suffered in October. The club will manage his recovery cautiously and avoid taking risks.
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