Barça: Hansi Flick speeds up Pedri's return

FC Barcelona: Flick's plan to reignite Pedri

Barça: Hansi Flick speeds up Pedri's return

FC Barcelona is eager to welcome back one of its key pillars. Sidelined for a month due to a thigh muscle injury, Pedri is edging closer to a timely comeback, just as the Blaugrana have suffered two alarming defeats against Atlético de Madrid and then Girona.

Flick preparing a gradual return

According to Sport, Hansi Flick has mapped out a detailed program to reintegrate his midfielder without taking unnecessary risks. Pedri is expected to resume training as early as Thursday, targeting a return to playing time this coming weekend in the match against Levante.

The German coach is planning to gradually ramp up Pedri's involvement, aiming for him to be fully match-fit for the upcoming decisive fixtures. Barça is particularly focused on having the player at 100% for the clash against Villarreal and the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atlético, ahead of a European schedule that promises to be especially demanding.