Overview
- An official club statement says Pedri has a tear in the distal biceps femoris of his left thigh and that his recovery will dictate his return.
- Spanish outlets report he will be out for several weeks, with timelines ranging from after the November international break to about a month and potentially eight games.
- He will miss Elche due to suspension as well as the matches at Club Brugge and Celta Vigo, and he is expected to forgo Spain duty next month.
- The injury adds to a wider personnel crunch, with Reuters noting up to 15 players unavailable this season and absences including Robert Lewandowski, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and goalkeepers Joan Garcia and Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
- Barcelona are adjusting workloads and reintegration plans, granting extra rest to heavily used players, bringing Lewandowski and Olmo back toward training, and considering a delayed return for Joan Garcia.