Key Takeaways:
- Pedri has sustained a hamstring injury and is set to miss at least eight matches
- Barcelona trail Real Madrid by five points at the top of the table after their recent El Clasico defeat
- Coach Hansi Flick currently has just three fully fit midfielders available for selection
Pedri’s Injury Deepens Barcelona’s Challenges
Barcelona find themselves in a challenging spell following last weekend’s defeat in El Clasico to Real Madrid, which has left them five points adrift from their arch-rivals at the La Liga summit. Their situation has worsened with confirmation that Pedri, one of this season’s standout performers, will be sidelined with a hamstring injury.
For Flick, Pedri is the core of his system, and his injury is a huge blow.😪 pic.twitter.com/uZrCPlFFmr
— Barça Worldwide (@BarcaWorldwide) October 30, 2025
The 22-year-old midfielder was initially expected to miss up to a month, but recent updates indicate manager Hansi Flick will be without the Spaniard for a significant part of the remainder of 2025. According to AS, Pedri’s time out of action is projected to be roughly double the initial three-week estimate, ruling him out of at least eight upcoming matches.
Upcoming Fixtures Without Pedri
The extended recovery period means Pedri will be absent from the following matches:
| Fixture |
|---|
| Elche |
| Brugge |
| Celta |
| Athletic Bilbao |
| Chelsea |
| Alaves |
| Atlético Madrid |
| Betis |
Midfield Crisis for Hansi Flick
The latest developments mean Hansi Flick is left with limited options in midfield, as only Frenkie de Jong, Marc Casado, and Fermín López are fully match fit at present. This significantly restricts choices for rotation, though it does at least bring some clarity regarding team selection.
Marc Bernal, recently back from injury himself, is still being eased back into playing and remains unready for a starting role. In a more encouraging update, Dani Olmo is set to make his return either this week or the next, but he too will be integrated cautiously to avoid any setbacks.
