Barcelona missed the chance to move up to second in La Liga and close in on leaders Real Madrid on Sunday after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Bilbao at San Mames.
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Pedri and Frenkie de Jong will miss at least a month in Barcelona after injuries sustained against Bilbao
Barcelona is having a rather modest season in the Spanish league, currently in third place, behind Real and Girona.
Unfortunately for the Catalans, bad news also comes from the squad, which has suffered since the last match of the championship in Bilbao.
Frankie de Jong and Pedri are seriously injured and will miss at least a month each from Xavi’s squad.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Dutch midfielder has problems with ligaments in his right ankle, and Pedro has problems with his right quadriceps.
Pedri and Frankie de Jong are expected to be out for more than a month with injuries.
◉ Frankie de Jong has sprained the lateral ligaments of his right ankle.
◉ Pedro has a right quadriceps injury. pic.twitter.com/9Uysm25rGd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 4, 2024
Barcelona face Mallorca, Atletico Madrid and Las Palmas in La Liga next month, before playing Napoli in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie next week.
La Liga, standings
1. Real Madrid 66b
2. Girona 59p
3. FC Barcelona 58p
4. Atletico Madrid 55p
5. Athletic Club Bilbao 50 years
6. Real Betis 42b
7. Real Sociedad 40 years.
Source: Hot News
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