"Indeed, according to AS, Pedri is a serious doubt for the game between Barcelona and Villarreal due to a calf muscle strain. As confirmed earlier today, the 23-year-old Spanish international did not train with the group and worked by himself inside the facilities due to the overload in the soleus muscle of his left leg. Pedri will test himself on the pitch tomorrow. Depending on how he feels at the end of the session, he will either be included in the squad or left out."
"As things stand, his availability is more than doubtful, especially given the caution with which Hansi Flick manages these types of situations, as he is not inclined to take risks. In any case, it will not be until Saturday, after the training session, that the coach, together with the player and the medical staff, makes a decision. If Pedri ultimately drops out of the squad, Frenkie de Jong would take his place in the starting XI."
Barcelona enter the final pre-break La Liga fixture away at Villarreal while topping the table. Pedri faces a calf issue after an overload in the soleus of his left leg and did not train with the group, instead working alone at the facility. The 23-year-old will test himself on the pitch before a Saturday decision. Hansi Flick typically avoids risks, so Pedri's availability is doubtful. If omitted, Frenkie de Jong would likely start in his place, with potential tactical shifts including Eric Garcia in a deeper pivot and Fermin Lopez ahead.
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