The Canary Islands midfielder had to leave the field before halftime during the Europa League clash with Manchester United, a setback that echoed through FC Barcelona fans.
Pedri—forced to withdraw from the match against Manchester United in the Europa League about a month earlier due to a rectus femoris injury in his right leg—arrived at a difficult moment for Barcelona as they faced a tough stretch in their season. The clásico mood around the club soured as the injury cloud thickened.
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Updates from this morning confirmed that a first-team player Pedri is dealing with an injury to the rectus femoris in the right thigh. He is considered a doubt for upcoming games, and his progress will determine his availability going forward. pic.twitter.com/s2Nmoih7QV
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Pedri, injured: what has he got?
The Canary Islands midfielder is sidelined by a tear in the rectus femoris of the right thigh, a precise blow that disrupts the team’s plans in midfield and tempo control.
How long will he be out and what games will he miss?
Barcelona’s medical staff did not give an exact timetable, stating that the evolution of the injury will dictate his return. In cases like this, the typical recovery window ranges from three to four weeks, though the actual timeline can vary based on response to treatment and rehabilitation progress.
Thus, Pedri was set to miss several important fixtures in the calendar, including league matches, a Copa del Rey tie against Real Madrid, and the second leg in the Europa League against United. Aimed at a potential return for El Clásico in the competition, the plan did not come to fruition, underscoring how one injury can ripple through a team’s strategic objectives.
Source: Goal