Just in: Pedri could be out for another month after relapse in injury

2021 was a rather chaotic year in terms of football for a number of players. With the European Championship and Olympics back to back, several players had to play through June and July without taking a break.

One of those players was Barcelona’s Pedri. The Spaniard broke through for the first team under Ronald Koeman, and almost immediately became indispensable in the heart of the Blaugrana midfield.

However, after playing 70+ games across six competitions, Pedri started to show signs of what Barcelona fans feared – an injury. He’s already suffered two this season, and is set to be out for another month due to a relapse while recovering, as per Catalunya Radio.

What’s even more problematic is that this is the second time this season Pedri has suffered a setback while recovering from an injury.

After picking up a knock on his knee against Bayern Munich, the teenager was forced onto the field vs Benfica and picked up another injury.

Barcelona are lucky that La Masia stars Gavi and Nico broke through for the team this season and have made a serious name for themselves already.

Xavi takes charge of his first Barcelona game against derby rivals Espanyol and will be without several of his first-team players. It could be a long, turbulent season for Barça if players continue to pick up injuries at this pace.