Barcelona’s player injury crisis has compounded as the Catalans have suffered another fresh blow as the 2025/2026 season continues.
Barcelona’s injury troubles have worsened as Pedri has been sidelined with a hamstring tear sustained following the El Clásico defeat.
The midfielder, who has been a key figure under Hansi Flick, will be unavailable for several crucial fixtures, adding to the growing list of absentees that already includes Raphinha, Gavi, and Marc-André ter Stegen. The setback increases the strain on Flick as the team enters a demanding stretch of the season.
The club confirmed that Pedri suffered a tear in the distal biceps femoris muscle of his left thigh and will be out for several weeks. “The first team player Pedri has suffered a tear in the distal biceps femoris muscle in his left thigh. His recovery will determine when he returns to action,” Barcelona stated officially.
Pedri has been one of Flick’s most dependable performers this season, featuring in all 13 of Barcelona’s competitive games and clocking over 1,000 minutes, more than any other player in the squad. He also played every match for Spain during their September and October World Cup qualifiers. The intensity of that schedule appears to have taken its toll, with fatigue and overuse likely contributing to the injury.
The midfielder was already set to miss the weekend’s encounter with Elche due to suspension after receiving a red card in the Clasico loss. However, he will now remain unavailable through the upcoming international break, ruling him out of the Champions League tie against Club Brugge and the La Liga clash with Celta Vigo. According to AS, Pedri could be sidelined for up to three weeks.
This fresh setback further deepens Barcelona’s injury woes. The Catalans are already missing several key players, Raphinha, Gavi, Ter Stegen, and Andreas Christensen, while others like Lamine Yamal, Jules Kounde, and Ferran Torres are still managing fitness concerns. Flick now faces a shortage of options, particularly in midfield, where Pedri’s creativity and composure have been vital.
The injury marks yet another blow to Barcelona’s early-season form, which has already been disrupted by defeats to Paris Saint-Germain, Sevilla, and Real Madrid. The team now trails Los Blancos by five points in the La Liga standings.
