FC Barcelona stars Pedri and Frenkie de Jong are set to make a return for Barca's Champions League quarterfinals push. Mundo Deportivo reported that the Catalans can expect to have the talents of Pedri and De Jong available for the upcoming crucial matches.
Barcelona secured their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals by defeating Napoli 3-1, with a 4-2 aggregate score in the last 16 clash. Despite facing a series of injuries in midfield, Barca managed to overcome the challenge.
Gavi, a key player for the team, suffered an ACL injury in November and was ruled out for the Napoli game. The expectation was that Pedri and De Jong would form a midfield partnership for the decisive match, but both players picked up injuries in a game against Athletic Club.
However, there is positive news regarding Pedri's injury, as it is less severe than initially feared. The club is optimistic that Pedri will be available for the upcoming matches, including the UCL quarter-finals and the El Clasico against Real Madrid.
De Jong is also expected to be fit for the upcoming fixtures, as his injury is less serious. Additionally, forward Ferran Torres is set to return to the squad after being sidelined since January.
Barcelona's head coach, Xavi Hernandez, is planning to include Torres in the squad for the match against Atletico Madrid, with the forward likely to be available for the upcoming important games.
