FC Barcelona midfielder Pedri has suffered a tear in the distal biceps femoris of his left leg, which will keep him out for around four to five weeks.
The 22-year-old Spaniard played in the intense and physically demanding 2-1 El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid last Sunday.
Based on the official confirmation from FC Barcelona and sports media reports, Pedri is expected to be sidelined until after the upcoming international break in November, missing several key matches.
He is set to miss La Liga matches against Elche and Celta Vigo, as well as the Champions League group stage match against Club Brugge.
The setback exacerbates a significant injury crisis for manager Hansi Flick.
Pedri now joins a growing list of key players on the treatment table, including Gavi, who is recovering from a long-term ACL injury, and first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Under coach Hansi Flick, he had become an indispensable figure, starting an astonishing 72 of the teamâs last 73 games in all competitions.
The injury not only deprives Flick of a key asset but also highlights the ongoing challenge of managing a playerâs workload at the highest level.
As Barcelona look to maintain their strong start to the La Liga campaign, navigating this period without their midfield maestro will be a real test of the teamâs resilience and depth.
