The return of Pedro González 'Pedri' is the good news registered by FC Barcelona ahead of their match against Levante at Spotify Camp Nou in the La Liga.
Following two consecutive defeats—against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey Mapfre semifinals and against Girona in the last La Liga match—the return of the midfielder is highly anticipated. Pedri suffered a muscular injury to the biceps femoris of his right leg during the Champions League match against Slavia in Prague on January 21, which left Hansi Flick's team without their number 8 for the last seven competitive matches.
During his public appearance with the media, the Barcelona coach confirmed that Pedri is indeed back and hinted that he might play some minutes this Sunday.
One of the most meaningful messages from Flick’s Saturday press conference was the need for 'leaders on the field.' Flick emphasized that Pedri is very important for the team both on and off the pitch, calling him an exceptional leader because of his quality and potentially one of the future leaders they had mentioned.
Another player still in rehabilitation with a return closer than before is Pablo Páez Gavira 'Gavi,' who has not played since late November due to arthroscopy on the inner meniscus of his right knee. Flick recently discussed a reappearance planned for March. Ahead of the Barça-Levante match, the coach reiterated the plan to take Gavi’s comeback “step by step.” He highlighted Gavi's full involvement, driven not only mentally but also by technique and quality. Flick expects Gavi’s return soon, but cautiously.
