According to a recent report from Santi Ovalle in Carrusel Deportivo, Barcelona midfielder Pedri is feeling the emotional weight of yet another injury setback, following the muscle problem he suffered against Slavia Praha.
The journalist mentions that while the physical diagnosis is beginning to look more encouraging, the mental impact has become a key part of the story.
Pedri’s concern is understandable, as injuries have marked difficult periods of his young career, and each new setback inevitably brings back memories of long spells spent recovering rather than playing.
Those close to the midfielder insist that he worries deeply about physical issues, particularly because he has already endured repeated interruptions just when he appeared to be finding rhythm and continuity.
What happened to Pedri?
Barça’s 4-2 victory in Prague was an important step in their Champions League campaign, but the result was immediately overshadowed by Pedri’s injury.
His substitution changed the mood both on the pitch and on the bench, with concerns growing as he left the field visibly limping.
The good news, however, arrived shortly afterwards. According to the latest information received, the injury is less serious than initially feared.
Pedri of FC Barcelona
Pedri suffered an injury against Slavia Praha. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Early impressions on the night pointed towards a possible tear in the hamstring of his right leg, which raised alarm bells given his recent history.
As the hours passed, that fear gradually eased, with optimism growing that the damage may be more manageable.
That does not mean Barcelona will escape unscathed, as Pedri is still expected to miss a number of matches, as the hamstring issue will force caution.
When he tore the same muscle in his other leg against Real Madrid in October, he was sidelined for three weeks.
The hope within the club is that this time the recovery follows a similar timeline, without complications or setbacks.
Final confirmation will only come after further medical tests in Barcelona. For now, the clearest images remain those from the Eden Arena: Pedri struggling to walk and Hansi Flick later describing the injury as very serious.