Pedri suffered an injury in the match against Manchester United which could keep him sidelined for up to a month. The 20-year-old was a key player for Xavi and will not miss several crucial games.
Asked about who could take Pedri's spot in the starting lineup, the Barcelona coach gave a rather surprising answer.
"The next matches without Pedri? We have Gavi, Frenkie, Kessie, Pablo Torre, Roberto... We have alternatives that can add up, but Pedri is a spectacular player and his absence is one of the most important," Xavi said.
"For me, Sergi Roberto is an alternative to Pedri, he understands the game very well, he is dynamic and can give us a lot in Pedri's position."
It was exactly Roberto who replaced Pedri during the game. However, the veteran was barely visible as he completed just 23/28 passes, one key pass and didn't register a single shot or defensive contribution.
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