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Barcelona reassures over Pedri and Gavi's absence in Basel friendly

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Barcelona reassures over Pedri and Gavi's absence in Basel friendly

Summary

Barcelona opted to leave key midfielders Pedri and Gavi out of their squad for a friendly against FC Basel. The club has stated that there is no concern over their fitness and that the decision is precautionary. Pedri is undergoing a specific individual training plan, while Gavi, who returned early from holiday, is managing his workload as well. Both are expected to be fit for the upcoming competitive season. The team is focused on ensuring their readiness without risking additional minutes in pre-season matches.

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•Pedri and Gavi were absent from the squad against FC Basel.
•Barcelona describes their absence as a precautionary measure.
•Pedri is on an individual training program this pre-season.
•Gavi returned early from holiday to train with the team.
•Coaching staff prioritize workload management for both midfielders.

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9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona completely calm over fitness of key midfield duo after being left out of Basel friendly

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Barcelona’s decision to leave Pedri and Gavi out of the squad for the friendly against FC Basel has raised eyebrows, but there is no alarm inside the club.In fact, according to SPORT, Barcelona are ...
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