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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez will be unable to rely on the providers of midfield duo Pedri and Gavi when Blaugrana faces Manchester United seven days later at Outdated Trafford.
The 2 Spaniards drew 2-2 in opposition to United on the Camp Nou, setting the stage for a mouthwatering confrontation subsequent week.
Nonetheless, Pedri was ejected in the midst of the trial after he was injured and fell to the bottom.
Sergi Roberto was his substitute.
Spanish sources state that Pedri shall be out of the sphere for 3-4 weeks and due to this fact is not going to be out there for choice at Outdated Trafford.
🚨 ENTERED IMMEDIATELY: Pedri is absent for the second recreation — anticipated relaxation interval of three to 4 weeks. @CatalunyaRadio #FCB 🇪🇸
— Reshad Rahman (@ReshadRahman_) February 16, 2023
Pedri, arguably an even bigger headache for Xavi, will even be absent from El Classico on March 2.
🚨🚨| JUST IN: Pedri was eradicated in each rematches in opposition to Manchester United and El Clasico.@CatalunyaRadio [🎖️] pic.twitter.com/jCQ5sWQdjX
— Managing Barça (@ManageBarca) February 16, 2023
Apart from Pedri, Gavi is not going to play for the Catalonians.
Coming into the shootout, the 18-year-old needed to keep away from a penalty to keep away from suspension for the subsequent match.
A blatant foul on a United participant pulling on his shirt after he was left for lifeless left the referee with no selection however to indicate the midfielder a yellow card.
Each Pedri and Gavi are essential gamers for Xavi however he is not going to be brief on alternate options or replacements. Such is the depth of his squad.
Xavi voiced his ideas on the 2-2 draw and particularly objected to what he thought was handball in Fred’s United field.
“It is a clear penalty for me,” Xavi stated.
“The ball hits Fred’s hand and is out of place. I informed the referee.”
🚨🚨🎙️| Xavi: A transparent penalty for me. The ball hits Fred’s hand and is out of place. I additionally informed the referee.”
— Managing Barça (@ManageBarca) February 16, 2023
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