Hamstrung Pedri hands Barcelona fresh injury blow
Barcelona suffered another significant injury blow after confirming on Thursday that star midfielder Pedri will be out for the foreseeable future with a hamstring injury.
Pedri, who was sent off in Barcelona's 2-1 defeat to rival Real Madrid in Monday's El Clasico after being shown a second yellow card, could miss up to several weeks of action.
The Spain international has enjoyed a fine start to the 2025-2026 campaign, providing four goal involvements (two goals, two assists) in 13 appearances in all competitions.
He has also created more chances (29) and played more successful passes (1,012) than any of his team-mates, but his injury may not come as a surprise to many.
Indeed, since Hansi Flick's arrival at Barcelona in May 2024, no player has played more games for the Blaugrana across all competitions than Pedri (72).
"First team player Pedri has suffered a tear in the distal biceps femoris muscle in his left thigh," Barcelona said in a statement. "The player's recovery will dictate his return to action."
It is yet another injury for Barcelona's medical team to deal with in a season that has seen key players such as Gavi, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Dani Olmo sidelined.
However, Lewandowski and Olmo did rejoin the group for training on Wednesday, with the pair having picked up injuries during the October international break.
Barcelona faces Elche on Monday before its Champions League game at Club Brugge next Thursday. It visits Celta Vigo before the final international window of 2025.
