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Barcelona confirm Pedri and Frenkie de Jong ruled out after Athletic Club draw

Barcelona have offered updates on Frenkie de Jong and Pedri following Sunday’s draw with Athletic Club.

Both players had to be replaced in the first half of the 0-0 draw, with Xavi saying afterwards it looked like bad news.

Barcelona have now confirmed both players are sidelined. De Jong has a “lateral ligament sprain” to his ankle, while Pedri has a thigh problem.

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u27a1 Frenkie de Jong has a lateral ligament sprain in his right ankle.
u27a1 Pedri has a right quadriceps injury.

Both players are out and their recovery will determine their availability.