List of Barcelona fixtures Pedri could miss due to latest injury setback

In his three years at Barcelona, Pedri has grown into one of the most important players of the team and one of the best young midfielders in the game.

At the same time, though, the 20-year-old has also showcased that he is quite injury-prone, with the young midfielder now succumbing to yet another injury.

Indeed, Barcelona officially confirmed earlier today that Pedri has picked up a thigh injury, with the midfielder now expected to be out of action for at least five weeks or even more, depending on his recovery.

This development comes as a huge blow for Barcelona given how pivotal Pedri is to Xavi’s plans on the pitch.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Pedri’s injury is the same one that he sustained earlier this year against Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League, which left him out of action for two months.

The report further outlines that the aim will be for Pedri to recover fully and make a return in time for the Clasico against Real Madrid in late October.

Between now and then, the 20-year-old Golden Boy Award winner will be missing several key fixtures.

Matches Pedri could miss

• Villarreal (A) – August 27 (La Liga)
• Osasuna (A) – September 3 (La Liga)
• Real Betis (H) – September 16 (La Liga)
• UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 (September 19/20)
• Mallorca (A) – September 23/24 (La Liga)
• Sevilla (H) – September 30/October 1 (La Liga)
• UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 (October 3/4)
• Granada (A) – October 7 (La Liga)

As per the report, the possible return date for Pedri could be the match against Athletic Club after the international break in October, which would make sense as Barcelona will not want to rush his recovery and risk further problems.

In Gavi, Frenkie de Jong and Ilkay Gundogan, Xavi has options in midfield while he could also turn to youngster Fermin Lopez and first captain Sergi Roberto if needed.

However, Pedri’s injury could also open the doors for the club to reconsider a move for Giovani Lo Celso.