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Barcelona expects Pedri to join full training after individual program

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Barcelona expects Pedri to join full training after individual program

Summary

FC Barcelona reports no concerns regarding Pedri's delayed return to group training. After returning from World Cup duties, Pedri is currently on an individual training program tailored for his physical conditioning. He is expected to begin running on the pitch tomorrow, with the aim of rejoining full training sessions soon. The club maintains that this is a precautionary measure and not due to any medical issues, highlighting a calm approach to his recovery. The midfielder is unlikely to participate in the upcoming friendly against FC Basel but might feature in the Joan Gamper Trophy match next Wednesday.

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Status Watch

•Pedri is following a specific return-to-work program.
•He is training individually and will start running tomorrow.
•No medical concerns have been raised about his fitness.
•Barcelona remains calm regarding Pedri's recovery.
•He may miss the friendly against FC Basel.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona insist no concern over superstar’s delayed return to group training; working on specific plan

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Hansi Flick now has all the players currently belonging to the FC Barcelona first-team squad at his disposal. With the return of the remaining Spanish internationals after their World Cup break on Wed...
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