€100 million-rated Barcelona midfield star’s availability for Real Madrid clash still uncertain – report

Despite reports claiming that Pedri has recovered fully from his injury, RAC1’s Marta Ramon is now suggesting that there is still an element of uncertainty surrounding his availability for the game against Real Madrid later this week.

It has been almost two months since Pedri fell prey to an injury that led to him missing a host of matches.

The expectation earlier this month was that the 20-year-old would return to action soon after the international break and get some minutes under his belt in the lead-up to the first El Clasico of the season on October 28.

Pedri still not training

Earlier today, it was reported that Pedri has fully recovered from his ailment but Barcelona have been exercising extreme caution with him due to his past tryst with injuries.

But, it was suggested that the 20-year-old midfielder, whose market value stands at €100 million, could get some minutes against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night.

However, as per the aforementioned report, the Spanish international was once again not in training with the rest of his teammates today.

It must be remembered that Pedri had done some light work with the team before the international break, but he has since been conspicuous in his absence in training sessions.

With only six days left before the Clasico against Real Madrid, there is still no clarity over whether Pedri will be ready in time for the biggest game of the La Liga calendar.

What has Xavi said?

Speaking after the game against Athletic Club last night, Xavi confirmed that only Sergi Roberto and Jules Kounde were definitively ruled out for the Real Madrid encounter.

“Kounde and Sergi Roberto are definitely out for El Clasico. As for the rest, it will depend on their feelings,” he stated.

So there is still some hope that Pedri, along with Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Frenkie de Jong, could return for El Clasico.

However, at this point, there is still nothing certain about the 20-year-old’s involvement for the monumental clash.

Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.