Villarreal boss Quique Setien has admitted he’s relieved not to have to face Pedri when Barcelona arrive at the Ceramica on Sunday in La Liga.
The midfielder has been ruled out with a thigh injury and joins Ronald Araujo on the sidelines.
Barca will also be without Raphinha, due to suspension, and Setien is well aware the visitors will be missing some key players.
“You never know what can happen with your rival’s casualties, they have a great squad, but it is true that they have important casualties. This is the case of Raphinha, who played a great game here last year.