Pedri’s Injury Saga: A Chronicle of Setbacks at FC Barcelona

The match at San Mamés between Athletic and Barcelona has turned into a true ordeal for the Blaugrana side. In addition to Frenkie de Jong’s ankle twist, Pedri succumbed to an injury just before halftime, collapsing after attempting a long ball pass. For the exceptional Canary midfielder, recent years have become a torment due to injuries, depriving him of the necessary consistency to continue growing as a player. Unfortunately, Barcelona has been unable to fully harness his talent.

As the extent of Pedri’s current injury is yet to be diagnosed, it is evident that Xavi Hernández is now without two key midfielders at a crucial moment in the season, particularly as they approach the Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Napoli.

Here is the breakdown of Pedri Rodríguez’s injuries at Barcelona:

1. 14/09/2021 (Barça-Bayern): Muscle injury in the left quadriceps. 11 days out, missing 3 official matches.
2. 29/09/2021 (Benfica-Barça): Injury in the quadriceps of the left thigh. 102 days out, missing 23 official matches (including international).
3. 15/04/2022 (Barça-Eintracht Frankfurt): Tear in the left hamstring biceps. 77 days out, missing 13 official matches (including international).
4. 19/02/2023 (Barça-Manchester Utd.): Injury in the right rectus femoris. 64 days out, missing 11 official matches.
5. 14/05/2023 (Espanyol-Barça): Unspecified muscle discomfort. 46 days out, missing 4 official matches.
6. 24/08/2023 (Training): Injury in the right rectus femoris. 71 days out, missing 12 official matches.
7. 18/12/2023 (Training): Impact resulting in a muscle injury. 23 days out, missing 3 official matches.