Official: Pedri and Alba out, injury crisis deepens at Barcelona

Barcelona have made official the injuries of both Pedri and Jordi Alba, meaning the duo will not be available for selection for the coming matches. It comes as crucial information ahead of a hectic schedule and could play a big role in results to come.

The Spaniards have been a key part of Barcelona over the past season. Alba’s importance in the side is well recorded over the past few seasons, as he is one of the major creative outlets in attack for the Catalans.

Pedri too has become irreplaceable in Ronald Koeman’s lineup since his arrival last summer. Last season, the 18-year-old played the most number of games on Europe’s top 5 leagues, a clear indication of his crucial role in the team.

Their recovery will dictate their return. However, reports from Javi Miguel say that the duo could be out for at least 3 to 4 weeks. This is a massive blow for Barcelona who will face some major opponents like Atletico Madrid and Valencia in the coming weeks.

This adds to Barcelona’s already long list of injuries. Ansu Fati, Sergino Dest, Sergio Aguero, Martin Braithwaite, and Ousmane Dembélé are also sidelined. With the squad depleting fast, Koeman must think of alternative plans.