Barcelona midfield maestro Pedri suffered a knee injury during the UEFA Euro 2024 last month during the quarter-final clash between Spain and Germany.
Given the 21-year-old’s track record when it comes to injuries, concerns grew among the fans as well as Barça, more so considering that Gavi and Frenkie de Jong were already sidelined.
It was expected that Pedri would be out for a period of around six weeks, making it touch-and-go as far as his availability for the opening La Liga game against Valencia later this month.
Pedri closing in on a return
Now, though, SPORT has brought forward a positive update on Pedri’s condition, stating that the Barcelona mainstay is entering the final phase of his recovery from the knee injury.
Although nothing will be rushed, the forecast is that he will be ready to compete in the final stretch of August.
Pedri is closing in on a return. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)
In fact, it is not entirely ruled out that the Spanish international will be available for the trip to Mestalla to face Valencia in Barcelona’s first game of the season, with the general sensations around his recovery being good.
Working hard in Tenerife
Following Spain’s triumph at UEFA Euro 2024, Pedri visited Barcelona’s Ciutat Esportiva facilities briefly to meet his new manager Hansi Flick.
After that, the young midfield sensation flew to his native Tenerife to begin his recovery.
He has been training and getting in shape every day at the ‘Tenerife Top Training’ facilities with equipment and staff provided by FC Barcelona.
Pedri will put an end to his stay at home with his family at the beginning of next week to continue with the next stage of his recovery at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
The midfield sensation’s return will be a huge boost for Hansi Flick & co. as they hope to set the pace early in the season and reclaim the La Liga title from Real Madrid.
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Author : Michel Durant
Publish date : 2024-08-03 15:02:19
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Author : soccernews
Publish date : 2024-08-03 15:06:46
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