Hansi Flick released the list of 22 FC Barcelona players called up for the visit to Chelsea, again with Pedri González on the list of injured players. The midfielder had a satisfactory recovery in recent days after the left femoral biceps injury he suffered almost a month ago, after the Clásico against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.

However, the footballer did not manage to recover in time to travel to London with medical clearance, although he is expected to accompany the team in the stands at Stamford Bridge. Pedri missed the visit to Bruges on the fourth matchday of the Champions League, along with the league matches against Celta and Athletic.

He wasn't present against Elche either, but that day he was definitely out due to suspension. Prior to his injury, the Teguete native had 2 goals and 2 assists in 13 games (1,099 minutes), starting in all matches for Hansi Flick.

When will Pedri play for Barça again?

Now, the Tenerife native's goal is to work during the week to try and be available next Saturday against Alavés. Barça will be the home team for the second consecutive league matchday at Spotify Camp Nou, and the '8' could get some minutes in the second half, provided he can train with the squad in Thursday's and Friday's sessions

For the blaugrana team, the schedule will not offer any respite until Christmas. After the duel against Alavés, Flick's team will host Atlético de Madrid on Tuesday, December 2nd, in the match brought forward from matchday 19 due to the dispute over the Spanish Super Cup.

Four days later, it's time to visit Betis (Saturday the 6th), while on Tuesday, December 9th, it's time to host Eintracht for matchday 6 of the Champions League, the last one to be played in 2025. Barça has 8 more matches to play before the Christmas break, including their debut in the Copa del Rey, with the date and opponent yet to be confirmed.

Rashford and Balde will be able to start against Chelsea

Although Pedri González will not be available against Chelsea, **Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Balde** will travel without any physical problems. The Englishman missed the match against Athletic due to flu-like symptoms, from which he has now fully recovered. The full-back, on the other hand, was substituted at halftime against the Basques **as a precaution**.

However, Álex suffers no muscular setback and will be able to return to the XI on Tuesday. In 'Rashy's' case, it is also likely he will be a starter again, considering his good record against Chelsea.

In English football, the 28-year-old forward scored 6 goals and provided 5 assists in 21 appearances against the 'Blues', making them one of his favorite victims while wearing the Manchester United jersey.