Barcelona midfielder Pedri has admitted he’s hopeful of returning from his hamstring injury in time to face Real Madrid later this month.
The 20-year-old picked up the issue again in August and has now missed eight video games in all competitions, with that tally anticipated to develop over the approaching weeks.
In a dialog with followers on The Residency (through Sport), Pedri confirmed that he’ll miss Sunday’s go to to Granada however has his sights set on the conflict with Real Madrid on 28 October.
“Fortunately, everything has gone very well and I’m almost there,” Pedri mentioned. “Soon, after the break, I hope to be ready.”
Asked particularly about El Clasico, Pedri added: “If everything goes well, I’ll be at my best.”
Barcelona will face Athletic Club after the worldwide break and still have a Champions League conflict with Shakhtar Donetsk to stay up for earlier than the extremely anticipated assembly with Carlo Ancelotti’s facet.
Barcelona have been struggling in midfield in current weeks. Frenkie de Jong has picked up an injury, whereas Gavi was proven a crimson card in the Champions League in midweek and can now miss the Shakhtar recreation via suspension.
Despite the restricted choices out there to Xavi, Pedri backed his teammates to drag via.
“Barca has a great squad and, whoever plays, they always do a good job,” he harassed.
After eight video games of the present season, Real Madrid have opened up a one-point lead atop the La Liga standings, however Ancelotti’s facet have a troublesome check towards high-flying Girona on Saturday earlier than Barcelona take to the sphere towards Granada 24 hours later.
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