From being out to staying at Barça: Hansi Flick already has Pedri's replacement

Bad fortune crosses Pedri's path again. The FC Barcelona midfielder left injured in the second half against Slavia Prague, just when the team was starting to gain fluency.

When he returned to Barcelona, the medical tests confirmed the worst fears. Pedri has a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of his right leg, with an estimated recovery time of around one month. A new stoppage cuts his continuity and forces the coaching staff to reorganize the midfield at a key moment of the season.

Flick loses his beacon… and looks for solutions

Pedri's absence is not minor. His ability to organize, link up, and slow down the game is difficult to replace. Hansi Flick knows it and, therefore, he is already working on alternatives that keep the team's balance without giving up the style.

There is concern in the locker room, but there is also an opportunity. Injuries often open unexpected doors. In this case, the German coach could look inward to find a solution that until now seemed ruled out.

Marc Casadó, from possible exit to real option

The name that is gaining strength is Marc Casadó. The midfielder has not had many minutes this season and his future seemed to point to a loan. In fact, his name has been on Atlético Madrid's radar, since they value his competitive profile and his tactical discipline.

However, Pedri's injury may change everything. Casadó sees in this setback a golden opportunity, perhaps the last one, to show that he can have a place in the first team. Flick values his intensity and order, exactly what Barça needs now to support the midfield.

An opportunity that may shape his future

The club is aware that this month may be decisive for Casadó. If he responds when he gets minutes, his situation may take a radical turn. Going from being out of the plans to becoming a useful piece would be a personal triumph and also an internal solution for Barça.

Flick doesn't rule out trusting him, since the coach values commitment and reliability, and Casadó can offer both. Meanwhile Pedri works to return with full guarantees, Barça seeks stability and in that context, a player who seemed on his way out may end up finding his place. Soccer, once again, shows that everything can change in a matter of weeks.