Barcelona midfielder set to undergo examination to determine availability vs Athletic Club

FC Barcelona are gearing up for a crucial period ahead as they prepare for upcoming matches against Athletic Club, Shakhtar Donetsk, and most of all, Real Madrid.

A host of Barça players are currently in the infirmary, trying to recover from their respective injuries and return to full fitness ahead of these important set fixtures.

One of the players looking to become available next week is Pedri, who had picked up a nasty knock earlier in the season.

Pedri to undergo examination

Pedri has already taken some crucial steps, as far as his recovery is concerned. He is nearing his return to the pitch.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Barcelona midfielder is set to undergo a control ultrasound to certify whether or not he will be available for the next game against Athletic Club.

As mentioned earlier, the youngster is closing in on full fitness, but he needs a final examination before he is cleared to play in the upcoming matches.

Should the exam deem Pedri unfit for the Athletic Club encounter, he is more likely to feature against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.

A big boost for Barcelona

Pedri’s potential return to the pitch could serve as a sigh of relief for coach Xavi Hernandez.

The Barcelona coach has struggled with creativity in the midfield unit over the past few matches, which has been reflected in the results as well.

With Pedri coming back, Barcelona may have the creative zest that could complement the attacking players, even though the club are likely to miss out on Lewandowski in the coming set of matches.

However, Barcelona must proceed with caution as they look to bring Pedri back to the pitch. In fact, if the Spaniard is not cleared for the Athletic Club tie, it won’t be surprising to see the youngster play only a small role in the Shakhtar game before starting the big one.