"FC Barcelona have issued an official statement announcing that key midfielder Pedri will be unavailable to face Villarreal on Sunday due to muscle discomfort. While Hansi Flick had already confirmed that the superstar will not be making the trip to Estadio de La Ceramica, Barça have issued an official release, confirming that Pedri's discomfort is only mild and his absence is only a precaution."
"By issuing the statement, Barcelona have quashed speculations that there were growing concerns within the club about Pedri's fitness. Indeed, just a while back, it was reported that there was a fear that Pedri's discomfort might have something to do with his previous hamstring injury and that there was a possibility of him missing the Espanyol clash. However, Barcelona have dispelled those speculations, insisting that Pedri's issue is only mild and he will be ready for the Catalan derby after the Christmas break."
FC Barcelona confirmed that midfielder Pedri will not travel to face Villarreal on Sunday because of mild muscle discomfort. The club described the absence as a precaution and specified that the issue is minor. Manager Hansi Flick had already stated that Pedri would not make the trip to Estadio de La Ceramica. Barcelona expect Pedri to be available for the next fixture against RCD Espanyol on 3 January. The club denied reports suggesting a link to his previous hamstring injury and emphasized that the player should be ready for the Catalan derby after the Christmas break.
Read at Barca Universal
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