"Pedri's injury is a devastating blow to Hansi Flick's plans at Barcelona, for the Spaniard is perhaps the single most important player in the team's dynamics. His loss, combined with the absence of Gavi and Dani Olmo, leaves the manager with a thin squad in the midfield department. The alarm bells are thus ringing, and the coach does not have long to find a setup that can minimise the void left by Pedri's injury. Needless to say, that is not an easy task."
"Marc Bernal, for long, has been seen as one of La Masia's best holding midfield prospects, but the player suffered an early setback when he ruptured his ACL early last season. After more than a year out, the player has made his return to the field, but Flick & co. have limited his minutes and have treaded a path of caution. The situation now, needless to say, brings the spotlight back on him as he is seen as a potential solution."
"As relayed by Mundo Deportivo in a recent report, Barcelona continue to monitor Bernal closely and keep a keen eye on his training loan to ensure his gradual and phased return. One of the club's physiotherapists is following all of his movements and progress to ensure there is no relapse in any capacity, as the club values the teenager highly."
Pedri's injury removes Barcelona's most influential midfielder and, together with the absences of Gavi and Dani Olmo, leaves the squad thin in midfield. Hansi Flick must urgently find a setup to minimise the void left by Pedri. Marc Bernal, once a top La Masia holding midfield prospect, suffered an ACL rupture last season and missed over a year. Bernal has returned to play but has been given very limited minutes as the club proceeds cautiously. A club physiotherapist is monitoring his movements and progress to avoid relapse. Bernal has played just 30 minutes since returning, and any acceleration of his role will depend on his comfort and training quality.
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