How Long Will Pedri Be Out and Which Matches Will He Miss for Barcelona?

FC Barcelona midfielder Pedri has suffered a muscle injury to his right leg's biceps femoris during the Champions League match against Slavia Prague, confirmed by club medical tests. He is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month.

This injury represents a significant setback for Pedri, who had recently returned to consistent starting appearances and was regaining his form after a season plagued by fitness problems. It is his third muscle injury of the current campaign.

The timing is particularly detrimental for Barcelona, as Pedri will miss a crucial and demanding period of the schedule. He is set to be absent for at least seven matches across LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League, with the possibility of missing up to nine games depending on the team's progression in cup competitions.

Manager Hansi Flick will be without a key player for important fixtures against teams including Oviedo, Copenhagen, and Girona. The absence is especially poorly timed with the Copa del Rey tie beginning in mid-February and potential Champions League playoff matches on the horizon if Barcelona do not finish in their group's Top 8.

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