Why was Pedri substituted for Sergi Roberto in the first half against Man United? Explaining the discomfort of the Barcelona superstar
Barcelona midfielder Pedri was replaced by Sergi Roberto at half-time against Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League at Camp Nou on Thursday, February 16. The two European giants engaged in the first leg of their match. play-off round.
While Pedri started alongside Frenkie de Jong and Franck Kessie in midfield, the youngster’s playing time was shortened. He injured his left leg and was substituted in the 41st minute.
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The Kopa Trophee 2021 champion is in brilliant form for the Blaugrana this season. He is one of the main architects of the team currently leading Real Madrid with 8 points in La Liga.
Barcelona’s No 8 has made 30 appearances this campaign and scored seven goals. He scored a spectacular goal against Villareal ahead of the clash with United. fans even so young player for Lionel Messi for his reliability and consistency.
The 20-year-old joined the Catalan club from Las Palmas in 2019 and has since made 103 appearances, scoring 16 goals and providing seven assists.
Pedri’s absence could make it difficult for Barcelona against Manchester United
Pedri has been the main man at the heart of Barcelona’s midfield. Therefore, losing him to injury is a huge setback for the team. Catalan club. If a player remains sidelined for an extended period of time due to injury, that could hamper Blaugrana’s campaign further.
In addition to number 8, Ousmane Dembele is also absent due to injury. The French attacker has revived his career under Xavi’s tutelage. However, he was injured in the match against Girona earlier this month and has been sidelined since.
Meanwhile, the ongoing match at Camp Nou is currently at a stalemate. While the home team has better control of the ball, they have yet to find a breakthrough.
