Overview
- FC Barcelona said tests confirmed a rupture of the distal biceps femoris in Pedri’s left leg, with recovery time dependent on how the injury evolves.
- Multiple outlets report he is not expected back until after the mid-November international break.
- The midfielder will miss Elche through suspension and is also set to sit out Club Brugge in the Champions League and the trip to Celta Vigo.
- Pedri had started every match for Barcelona this season and opened Spain’s four games, accumulating roughly 1,100–1,400 minutes.
- Hansi Flick must reconfigure his midfield options, with Gavi out and candidates including Marc Casadó, Marc Bernal, Eric García and Andreas Christensen.