This is news that FC Barcelona and Xavi Hernandez would be happy to do without. Both out with injuries on Sunday evening against Athletic Club (0-0), Frenkie de Jong and Pedri will be absent. Concerning the Dutch midfielder, he once again sprained his right ankle, the one which had already kept him away from the field for a month at the start of the season. As for Pedri, it is also a new injury to his right thigh which could keep him away from the field for several weeks.
After his injury, the young Spanish midfielder published a touching message on his social networks. “It’s hard to stop and start again after all the effort and work that goes into it. However, do not doubt that yesterday’s tears of helplessness will very soon turn into tears of happiness. It’s incredible all the love you’ve shown me these past few hours. For you, for the staff, for everyone around me and for myself, we must look to the future. We still have a lot of joy to share”he explained, before beginning his convalescence.
