Both players will not play against Napoli in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs
Midfielders Barcelona’s Pedri and Frenkie de Jong will miss several weeks due to injuries. Both players were injured in the match Examples with Athletic (0:0).
Pedri suffered a torn rectus femoris muscle in his right leg. This injury has been bothering him for a long time; because of this injury, the midfielder has already missed matches this season. Pedri is expected to be out for five to six weeks and risks not recovering in time for El Clasico on April 21.
De Jong suffered a sprained right ankle. The Dutchman will be out for three to four weeks. As with Pedri, Frenkie will not play in the return leg against Napoli in the Champions League knockout stages.
Barcelona is third in La Liga with 58 points. In the next championship match, Xavi’s team will host Mallorca on March 8.
Source: Sportarena
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