The Spanish newspaper 'Sport' confirmed that the injury of midfielder Pedri in Barcelona's match against Slavia Prague in the Champions League will force coach Hans Flick to look for alternatives to compensate for the player's absence in midfield.

Pedri was injured in the 61st minute during the clash with Slavia Prague, and medical examinations showed an injury to his right hamstring, with a recovery period estimated at about a month, which will make him miss six to eight matches depending on the team's participation in European competitions and the King's Cup.

The report explained that Flick will rearrange the midfield according to the team's needs in the remaining matches of the season, where the playmaker position could be filled by players like Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo, and other players like Raphinha or Yamal could also be used. In the Prague match, the coach used substitutes Fermin and Olmo, with Olmo dropping back to the defensive midfield line, a plan expected against Copenhagen as well due to Frenkie de Jong's absence.

According to the same source, there are other options to fill Pedri's position. If Olmo is given a rest, Frenkie will take on Pedri's role, while Eric Garcia returns to play in midfield, which could lead to adjustments in the main defense lineup, with the possibility of including Gerard Martin alongside Pau Cubarsi in the natural defense position.

The report indicated that these changes might open the door for more playing minutes for young players like Marc Casado and Marc Bernal, who may get a bigger chance to participate in matches, while La Masia academy graduates like Tommy Marquez, Juan Hernandez, and Toni Fernandez might participate to strengthen the midfield as Drew's departure from the team approaches.

The report confirms that coach Hans Flick faces a significant challenge in finding balance in the midfield after Pedri's injury, while maintaining Barcelona's ability to compete for the remaining three titles this season, whether in La Liga, the Champions League, or the King's Cup.