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Barcelona Receive Midfield Boost With Casado Cleared and Cautious Optimism on Pedri

Pedri’s availability for Athletic Club will hinge on how he responds to training after the international break.

Overview

  • Further tests reported by Marca indicate Marc Casado suffered only minor discomfort in Vigo and is not expected to miss game time.
  • Marca and Football España report Pedri’s hamstring recovery is progressing, with a potential return targeted for November 22, subject to positive group training.
  • Club sources relayed by Barca Universal stress Pedri will only be cleared when fully fit, reflecting a conservative medical approach.
  • Frenkie de Jong’s red card against Celta Vigo rules him out of the Athletic Club match, leaving Flick with Casado, Dani Olmo and Fermín López as primary central options, with Marc Bernal a possibility.
  • MD and Football España note Raphinha is in the final phase of recovery and Barcelona expect him, Joan García and Casado to be available for the trip to Bilbao.