Barcelona have confirmed that Pedri has suffered a muscular injury in his left leg, with the Spanish midfielder now facing a spell on the sidelines.
Pedri reported discomfort to Barcelona’s medical staff following El Clasico, and he trained away from the main group on Wednesday amid fears that an injury had been suffered.
Medical tests have now revealed a “distal biceps femoris in his left leg”, with the Spain international set for a spell in the treatment room.
“The first-team player Pedri has suffered a rupture of the distal biceps femoris in his left leg. The approximate recovery time will depend on the progress of the injury,” read a statement from Barcelona.
Pedri shows his dejection during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Pedri was sent off against Real Madrid last time out, so he would have missed this weekend’s game with Elche regardless, but the key midfielder is set to spend more time on the sidelines.
When Will Pedri Return From His Injury?
According to journalist Javi Miguel, Pedri is expected to be on the sidelines for the next three weeks, meaning that he could be back on the field after the November international break.
If that is the case, he will be absent for Barcelona’s next three matches, also missing out against Club Brugge in the Champions League on November 5 and Celta Vigo in La Liga on November 9.
Pedri’s return to action could then come against Athletic Bilbao on November 22.
Undoubtedly one of the best players in his position, Pedri this season has featured for Barcelona on 13 occasions in all competitions, scoring twice and registering two assists.
Marc Casado is likely to replace him in midfield as Hansi Flicks’ team aim to bounce back from their El Clasico defeat.
