Barcelona midfielder Pedri will be sidelined for one month with a hamstring injury, the club confirmed Thursday. The 23-year-old Spain international was substituted during Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League victory at Slavia Prague. Tests upon his return to Spain revealed the extent of the damage, ruling him out until the end of February.

The timing is particularly disruptive for Hansi Flick's side, who face a crucial seven-game stretch. This includes back-to-back home matches against Real Oviedo in LaLiga and Copenhagen in the Champions League next week. The fixture list also features a Copa del Rey quarterfinal against Albacete on February 3, adding to the congestion.

Barcelona currently sit ninth in the Champions League table but are well-positioned to secure automatic qualification if they beat Copenhagen. A win, combined with the upcoming Paris Saint-Germain vs. Newcastle United clash, could secure their round-of-16 spot. However, navigating this period without their creative linchpin will test the squad's depth.