Xavi reveals extent of Pedri’s injury

Barcelona boss Xavi has supplied a constructive replace on the harm sustained by midfielder Pedri in his aspect’s goalless draw with Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.

The Spain worldwide was compelled off clutching his calf within the 72nd minute, elevating fears that he could possibly be set for one more prolonged interval on the sidelines.

Nonetheless, Xavi allayed the fears of the Barcelona devoted as he revealed the extent of the 19-year-old’s ailment.

“Pedri had discomfort and that’s the reason we modified him,” the Barca boss stated post-match. “However now they’ve achieved checks on him and it’s nothing critical. There isn’t any harm.”

The Spaniard missed a good portion of Barcelona’s season final day trip, along with his return to the crew within the second half of the marketing campaign coinciding with the aspect’s greatest run of kind.

Xavi’s males suffered an early setback of their bid to reclaim La Liga after they have been held at home by Rayo Vallecano.

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Ousmane Dembele went shut for Barca within the first half, earlier than substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang compelled a objective line clearance 5 minutes from time. Sergio Busquets was additionally given his marching orders in harm time for a second bookable offence.

Xavi steered after the match that expectations have maybe been set too excessive following a summer season of appreciable incomings.

“I perceive the frustration, expectations are actually excessive,” stated the Barca supervisor. “We should analyse the sport, enhance and preserve believing within the mannequin of play.

“Rayo defended effectively. It was tougher for us to create than traditional. It is disappointing, however we ask for endurance.”

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