Pedri not training with the group: Is he in danger for Villarreal - Barça?

Contained alarm at FC Barcelona just two days before the match against Villarreal. Pedri González did not train this Friday with the rest of the squad and his absence has set off alarms, although the club has wanted to convey a message of calm.

The Canarian midfielder is suffering from inflammation in the left hamstring, an ailment that has led the medical services to opt for caution. The situation comes on the eve of the last match of the year, scheduled for this Sunday at 4:15 PM at the La Cerámica stadium

The club downplays Pedri's discomfort

From the Blaugrana camp, they insist that it is not a serious injury. The objective is to avoid unnecessary risks and assess his feelings before making a definitive decision about his presence against Villarreal.

Even so, the figure of Pedri is key in Hansi Flick's plans, which explains the special attention any physical setback for the Spanish international, one of the team's most decisive players, generates.

Reassuring Precedents in LaLiga Without the Canary

In the event that Pedri doesn't make it in time, league precedents invite optimism. Barça has won the three league matches played this year without him:

• vs Elche (3-1)
• vs Athletic Club (4-0)
• vs Celta de Vigo (2-4)

The outlook is different in the Champions League, where his absence coincided with a draw against Bruges (3-3) and a clear defeat on Chelsea's ground (3-0), which reinforces the importance of the Canary Islander in matches of the highest demand

Last key session before the trip to Villarreal

The Blaugrana squad will hold a final training session this Saturday before traveling to Villarreal. It will then be determined if Pedri is fit to be included in the squad and play minutes at La Cerámica.

Until that moment, Barça remains calm and trusts that the inflammation will turn out to be a scare, allowing them to end the year with one of their most important players on the field.