Maximum precaution for Pedri
“Maximum precaution for Pedri”we can read in the newspaper Sport. Caution is advised around Pedri. Hansi Flick chose to replace him at half-time against Atlético de Madrid as a simple precaution, due to a slight muscular overload. Centerpiece of the FC Barcelona environment, the player wanted to continue the meeting, but the staff preferred not to take any risks in order to avoid any relapse at this decisive end of the season. Against Espanyol in La Liga, he should be spared. A logical choice for a player already weakened by physical problems in the past. Especially since in the absence of Frenkie de Jong and with Marc Bernal reduced by ankle discomfort, Pedri could prove essential during the quarter-final second leg of the Champions League on Tuesday.
Bad news for De Zerbi before his debut
In London, “big blow for Kudus” displays the Daily Mail. The Tottenham winger injured his thigh again during training, as he returned from a three-month absence. This relapse, which comes before Roberto De Zerbi’s first match against Sunderland, should require an operation and end the Ghanaian’s season. Kudus, who arrived at Spurs for 60 million euros in the summer of 2024, has scored just three goals. This bad news for De Zerbi comes on top of the injuries to Bentancur, Richarlison, Davies and Bergvall.
AC Milan targets Lewandowski
“Milan, take me” title the Gazzetta dello Sport about Robert Lewandowski. The 37-year-old Pole is at the end of his contract with Barça this summer and is attracting the interest of AC Milan to relaunch its European ambitions. Author of 12 goals in La Liga this season despite his age, he has scored more than any Rossoneri player. He could thus sign freely, without transfer compensation, despite a high salary exceeding 15 million euros per year. However, the transalpine media specifies that Juventus is also on the file.
