"The midfielder has already racked up 14 appearances so far this season for Barcelona and Spain and enjoyed 1166 minutes of competitive action. Pedri's workload has led to fears he might be the next player to pick up a problem, but a new report has offered a curious explanation as to why Barcelona have been so reluctant to rest their midfielder."
"According to Marca, Pedri underwent a "genetic study of his muscles" last season where it was discovered "he needs to work out daily and rest isn't good for him." Since those tests, Barcelona have played Pedri almost constantly and have seen the midfielder seemingly put his previous injury problems behind him. Pedri made more appearances than any other Barcelona player last season and, currently at least, looks set to do the same in the current campaign."
Pedri has remained a constant presence for Barcelona and Spain despite widespread injury problems across the squad. He has accumulated 14 appearances this season and 1166 minutes of competitive action. Concerns over his workload have arisen because of heavy usage and a history of injuries. A genetic study of his muscles last season found that he needs to work out daily and that rest is not good for him. Since those tests Barcelona have played him almost constantly and he has seemingly put previous injury problems behind him. He made more appearances than any other Barcelona player last season and looks set to do the same this campaign. He is expected to start against Girona despite playing twice for Spain over the international break.
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