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Barcelona star Marc Casadó will be the man chosen to replace Pedri in the club’s starting XI to face Elche.
That’s according to **[Diario Sport](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-trabaja-fichaje-marcus-rashford-123249722)**, who have on Saturday provided an insight into the latest developments behind the scenes in Catalunya’s capital.
Barcelona were of course dealt a heavy blow this week, upon confirmation arriving that midfield standout Pedri is in line for an incoming spell on the sidelines.
Owing to a hamstring injury, the 22-year-old could be unavailable for selection for the best part of the next two months.
As much leaves manager Hansi Flick with something of a dilemma in his engine room ranks.
Whilst Frenkie de Jong will continue in his role as deep-lying conductor, the Dutchman will require a new partner for the weeks ahead.
The first audition to fill this role is set to come on Sunday, when Barcelona play host to newly-promoted Elche.
And according to Sport, primed to step in in Pedri’s place for the evening is Marc Casadó.
This will make for a midfield three of De Jong, Casadó, and Fermín López.
Conor Laird – GSFN