"However, now, it appears that the initial timeline might have been accurate, as, according to AS, Pedri is likely to be sidelined for a period of 6-7 weeks. If so, it will come as a major blow for Barcelona as their key midfielder might not return immediately after the international break. As things stand, Pedri will miss the Elche game, for which he was already suspended, as well as the matches against Club Brugge and Celta Vigo."
"Barça take on Athletic Club on 22 November, right after the international break, before facing off against Chelsea in a high-profile UEFA Champions League encounter. Should Pedri be out for 6-7 weeks, he will miss those matches as well. Furthermore, the Spaniard is unlikely to make it back for the league game against Atletico Madrid on December 2, and the match vs Alaves days before that."
"This will come as a major blow for Barça, considering that Pedri has been the centrepiece of Hansi Flick's tactical setup and has started all games this season until now. Considering the number of injury problems that Barcelona have already had this season, the situation is quite concerning for Hansi Flick & co. And the technical staff will be eager to look into the root cause of the problems and take measures to prevent further setbacks."
Pedri withdrew from training after feeling thigh discomfort and tests confirmed a thigh injury that will keep him out until at least the next international break. Initial recovery timelines ranged from three to five weeks, but the latest indication is a 6–7 week absence. Pedri will miss the Elche match (he was already suspended) plus fixtures against Club Brugge, Celta Vigo, Athletic Club (November 22), Chelsea, Atletico Madrid (December 2) and Alaves, with availability also doubtful for Real Betis, Eintracht Frankfurt and Osasuna. The injury is a major loss for Barcelona and raises concern amid existing injury problems.
Read at Barca Universal
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