Barcelona Woes Deepen as Pedri Sidelined Until After International Break
Barcelona’s mounting injury crisis has taken another blow with midfielder Pedri González ruled out until after the upcoming international break, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
The 22-year-old has sustained a tear in the distal biceps femoris of his left leg, with medical tests revealing he will be sidelined for several weeks. The setback adds to Barcelona’s growing list of absentees as the team battles for consistency following last weekend’s defeat in the ‘Clasico’.
Pedri’s fatigue had been apparent in recent matches, and despite his dismissal against Real Madrid, his workload had raised concerns within the club. The latest injury now forces him to rest through a crucial stretch of fixtures.
While Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski drew attention during Wednesday’s training session, the mood was dampened by confirmation of Pedri’s muscle tear. The club’s medical statement provided no exact recovery timeline, but sources suggest a return around late November if his rehabilitation progresses smoothly.
The midfielder will miss Spain’s World Cup qualifiers against Georgia on 15 November and Turkey three days later, with national coach Luis de la Fuente expected to leave him out of the squad. For Barcelona, his absence rules him out of key games against Elche, Bruges and Celta Vigo.
Club officials hope Pedri could be fit in time for the home fixture against Athletic Club on 22 November, though his recovery will be monitored closely. The schedule remains unforgiving, with matches against Chelsea, Deportivo Alavés, Atlético Madrid, Real Betis and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.
The latest setback deepens Barcelona’s frustrations in a season already marked by injuries and fluctuating form, leaving coach Xavi Hernández with limited options as he looks to steady the team’s campaign.