Pedri injury update: how long is he injured for? What injury has he got?

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Pedri went down in the first half of the Europa League game against Manchester United with a muscle problem.

Barcelona fought to a 2-2 draw against Manchester United in the Europa League at Camp Nou, in a game that was just as fun as it was terrifying.

Xavi’s recent european results have not been anything to write home about, so a draw against one of the continent’s in-form sides is nothing to turn your nose up at. However, Barcelona will travel to Old Trafford with a major piece of their arsenal missing: Pedri went down on the first half with what was later confirmed to be a thigh injury.

Barça confirm Pedri injury - how long will he be out for?

Just after the second half began, FC Barcelona confirmed that Pedri had suffered “an injury to his right thigh”, and “was to undergo tests to determine the full extent of the injury.

After the game, Xavi admitted he wasn’t sure of the severity of the injury, and that he would “see tomorrow” about Pedri.

Will Pedri return in time for the game against Manchester United?

According to the news that has surfaced after the game, no. Reports in Cataluña say that Pedri faces up to a month on the sidelines, meaning he would miss Cádiz, Manchester United, Almería, Real Madrid (Copa del Rey semi-final) and Valencia.

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