Barcelona have suffered a significant injury setback ahead of their highly anticipated clash against Chelsea, with one of their key midfield stars ruled out due to a delayed recovery. Pedri has been unavailable in recent weeks as he continues to battle a muscular issue, and despite optimistic expectations surrounding his return, medical staff have confirmed he is not yet ready to rejoin competitive action. As a result, he will miss the match at Stamford Bridge, marking a major blow for the Spanish side as they prepare for one of their toughest fixtures of the campaign.
The news was confirmed through an update from a reliable football insider, highlighting concerns about the midfielder’s physical condition and stressing caution to avoid further complications. His absence leaves a noticeable creative gap in Barcelona’s midfield structure, particularly in a match expected to be highly tactical and fast-paced.
However, Barcelona have also received a timely boost, with two important squad members, namely Marcus Rashford and Frenkie de Jong returning to full group training. Both players, one a central midfielder and the other a forward, have been cleared to participate in team sessions after recovering from injury setbacks of their own. Their availability comes at a crucial moment, offering the team improved depth and flexibility in both midfield distribution as well as attacking options.
