There’s bad news for Barcelona in their bid to remain in the title race and come back from their Champions League battering at the hands of PSG.
Barcelona are lagging behind leaders Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga as it is. Even after today’s 2-0 victory over Sevilla, they face an uphill task to overthrow Diego Simeone’s men.
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The last thing that Ronald Koeman needed, especially with Barcelona facing the impossible task of coming back from a 4-1 first-leg defeat to PSG, was any injuries to his key players.
However, during today’s win over Sevilla, Pedri, who has become an important figure for Barca this campaign, suffered a suspected muscle injury.
MEDICAL NEWS | @Pedri has a muscular injury in the lower part of his left leg. He will undergo further tests tomorrow to find out the exact extent. pic.twitter.com/aQmbMhzkXW
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 27, 2021
While there has been no official prognosis given, early suggestions from the Spanish media are that, while it won’t end his season, he’ll be out for the return leg at the Parc des Princes.
Pedri. 2 a 3 semanas KO. Baja segura Copa y casi descartado PSG. Mas informacion en @diarioas
— Javi Miguel Club (@fansjavimiguel) February 27, 2021
Pedri will be hoping that Barcelona’s season isn’t over by the time he returns…