Barcelona Eye Pedri Clearance for Chelsea as Raphinha Returns to Training and Joan Garcia Is Fit
Barcelona plan a conservative reintroduction after recent hamstring setbacks, with Pedri expected to travel but not start in London.
Overview
- Reports from SPORT, relayed by Yahoo, indicate Pedri could receive medical clearance shortly before the Nov. 25 trip to Chelsea and is expected to be on the bench rather than start.
- Yahoo reports Raphinha and Pedri are set to resume group work today, with Raphinha likely to be given the all‑clear for Athletic Club if he responds well in training.
- Goal and other outlets say Joan Garcia has completed his rehabilitation and is expected to start when La Liga resumes against Athletic Club.
- Barcelona do not expect Pedri to feature against Athletic Club as staff prioritize a phased return after his late‑October distal biceps femoris tear initially slated for roughly six weeks out.
- Club caution follows earlier relapse experiences, and final availability decisions may be taken after last‑minute tests, with an option to delay Pedri’s full return to Alaves on Nov. 29 if needed.