Barcelona coach braces for midfielder’s absence after crucial Champions League win in Prague.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick delivered a concerning update after his team’s 4-2 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague on Wednesday, confirming that star midfielder Pedri suffered a hamstring injury that forced him off the pitch.
“It’s not good news,” Flick stated plainly in his postgame news conference. “I don’t know what he has exactly, but it’s the hamstring. I don’t know how long he will be out. We will see [on Thursday].”
The injury occurred around the hour mark in the Czech capital, with Pedri going down unchallenged. A visibly worried Flick watched as medical staff escorted the 21-year-old from the field. Initial reports from Spain suggest the talented playmaker could be sidelined for up to a month—a significant blow for a player whose career has been plagued by muscular problems.
The setback cast a shadow over an otherwise vital comeback win, sealed by goals from substitute Dani Olmo and a redeeming strike from Robert Lewandowski. The result keeps Barcelona’s hopes of a direct top-eight finish alive ahead of their final group match against Copenhagen.
For Flick, however, the immediate focus is on the treatment table and the latest challenge to managing his squad’s fitness.
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