#pedri

#pedri

Flick is not in favour of pushing anyone through physical issues, particularly at this stage of the season, where a short-term gain could easily lead to a longer absence. For the good Pedri had already raised doubts on Friday after failing to train with the group due to a strain in his left calf. From that moment, his involvement against Villarreal was considered unlikely.

"Right now, I would sign Pedri for Real Madrid. He has Madrid qualities. Everyone would say Lamine, but I think Pedri would be a better signing," said Marcelo. Interestingly, there was a scenario wherein Pedri could have ended up playing for Real Madrid. The midfield superstar was called for a trial at the Spanish capital club during his youth football days, but they ended up rejecting him.

I don't know if there is a wound or not. I can't say anything beyond what Leo means to Barça. That will never change, no matter who is there, no matter when. I don't know if he will return at some point and in what capacity, but the most important thing is what Leo means to Barça.

In an interview on YouTube this week, Pedri was asked to name his favorite La Masia product currently, and he was quick to reveal the name Dro Fernández, who has been part of the first team squad all season and has already made three senior appearances at the age of 17, and grabbed an assist in his Champions League debut earlier in the campaign.

The one I like the most is Dro, he is very good, he has a lot of quality and it seems that he does not have a hard time doing things.

I like Pedri. He's an extraordinary footballer. I love him because he has a history of hard work and overcoming adversity. And above all, he has his own story, Iniesta began saying.

Earlier today, FIFPro, the global union for professional football players, announced the 2025 FIFPro Men's World XI. The FIFPro World XI has been in practice since 2009, with the organisation inviting all professional footballers to compose the best men's and women's teams of the year. An initial 26-player nominee list was unveiled last week, after which the World XI has now been announced, comprising a goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards.

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.

Barcelona's injury problems show no signs of easing with fresh reports claiming Pedri picked up a problem during El Clasico. The midfielder was sent off late in the game, earning an automatic one-match ban, meaning he won't be available to play at the weekend against Elche. He's been spotted training in the gym on Wednesday, rather than out on the grass with his team-mates, and RAC1 report it's due to a muscular problem.

Barcelona have allowed Pedri to take a well-deserved breather by training in the gym rather than joining the group session this morning. The midfielder, who received a red card in the dying minutes of last weekend's El Clasico, will serve his suspension in the upcoming clash against Elche, effectively giving him a rare 10-day break to recharge both mentally and physically.

Pedri also earns his deserved place among the nominees. The midfielder was the heartbeat of Barcelona's treble-winning campaign, delivering six goals and nine assists across 59 appearances. Beyond the statistics, Pedri's intelligence, passing precision, and leadership were instrumental to the team's success. What about Raphinha and Yamal? Meanwhile, Raphinha enjoyed arguably the best season of his career. The Brazilian winger was directly involved in 57 goals - 34 scored and 23 assisted - an extraordinary tally that cements his place among Europe's most decisive attackers.

As reported by Diario AS, Pedri has been one of Barcelona's most used players this season, featuring in 17 official matches and clocking up over 1,400 minutes - around 91% of the club's total game time so far. Constantly tasked with linking defence and attack, Pedri has been carrying the weight of a side that has at times lacked rhythm and cohesion, which has led to visible signs of fatigue and frustration in recent weeks.

FC Barcelona endured a rough start to the month of October, losing to PSG in the UEFA Champions League before suffering a humbling loss to Sevilla in La Liga. The Blaugrana have since recovered and secured back-to-back wins, first beating Girona in the league before absolutely mauling Olympiacos in Europe, building momentum ahead of El Clasico. Throughout the highs and lows this month, one thing that has been consistent for Barça is the performance of midfield maestro Pedri.

As reported by SPORT, statistics back up the significant improvement in Pedri's fitness levels, with the midfielder missing just one of his last 86 matches for both club and country. The only absence came against Valencia on January 26, 2025, was due to gastroenteritis rather than injury. Since recovering from a knee sprain suffered during Spain's Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash against Germany, the Spaniard has been a constant presence on the pitch.

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.