Pedri sidelined: recovery period revealed

In Matchday 7 of the Champions League, Barcelona clinched a 4-2 victory over Slavia Prague, but the triumph was overshadowed by Pedri's injury. The midfielder left the pitch in the 61st minute with the score tied at 2-2, replaced by Dani Olmo.

Details: Mundo Deportivo reports that, according to initial assessments, Pedri's recovery will take 3–4 weeks. However, the club intends to proceed with extreme caution to avoid any relapse. Previously, the Spaniard made a quick comeback from a muscle injury—missing only three games in two weeks—but this time, Barcelona does not want to risk a potential hamstring tear.

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It is reported that during the 2023/24 season, Pedri was already sidelined for two and a half months due to the same issue. The club's management is determined to closely monitor his rehabilitation process to safeguard their key midfielder.

As a result, the Spaniard is certain to miss the next Champions League fixture, where Barcelona will host Danish side Copenhagen.

Reminder: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored the first own goal of his career in the match against Slavia.