Pedri injury latest: Barcelona confirm return date after star midfielder suffers hamstring setback

Pedri has been ruled out for up to a month with a hamstring injury, delivering a crucial blow to Barcelona's title hopes.

The 23-year-old sustained the injury during the second half of Barcelona’s 4-2 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague on Wednesday.

After a bright start to the match, where he provided a crucial assist for Fermin Lopez, Pedri collapsed near the hour mark, clutching his thigh.

He was replaced by Dani Olmo in the 61st minute and underwent extensive testing back in Catalonia on Thursday morning.

FC Barcelona released a medical statement on January 22, confirming the severity of the tear in the biceps femoris of his right leg.

“Tests conducted this morning have confirmed that first-team player Pedri has a right hamstring injury... The recovery time is expected to be one month.”

FC Barcelona released a medical statement on January 22, confirming the severity of the tear in the biceps femoris of his right leg. 

“Tests conducted this morning have confirmed that first-team player Pedri has a right hamstring injury... The recovery time is expected to be one month.” 

The timing could not be worse for manager Hansi Flick, as Barcelona prepares for a packed schedule across three competitions. Pedri is expected to miss up to seven critical fixtures, including: 

• La Liga: Real Oviedo (H), Elche (A), Mallorca (H), and Girona (A). 

• Champions League: A must-win final league phase game against Copenhagen. 

• Copa del Rey: A quarter-final trip to second-division Albacete 

With Frenkie de Jong also suspended for the upcoming clash with Copenhagen, Flick will have to rely heavily on the likes of Marc Casado and Gavi to steady the midfield.

Pedri, who has missed 44 league matches over the last three seasons due to recurring muscle issues, will now target a return for the home fixture against Villarreal on March 1.