For several years, Pedri has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world. Important in Hansi Flick’s system, the 23-year-old Spanish midfielder has still had to deal with recurring injuries since the start of his career. Affected by a muscle tear, Pedri missed the entire month of November. And according to Hansi Flick this Saturday at a press conference, the number 8 of the Blaugranas will again miss the match against Villarreal this Sunday (4:15 p.m.).
“ He won’t be there. I’m not happy. He is injured. I think he will be ready for Espanyol (January 3, editor’s note). He has hamstring problems, but the risk is very high. He could play, but the risk is high. We must take care of him and ensure that he receives the necessary care. We can’t take any risks. It’s the best thing to do at the moment. We need him for the next matches against Espanyol and the Super Cup. We have to adapt because we have a lot of quality in the team. »
