Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed Pedri is in line to make his return from injury in Saturday’s meeting with Alavés.

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has a chance to play for the first time since last month's leg-muscle tear when the champions host Alaves in LaLiga on Saturday but centre back Ronald Araujo will miss the game with a stomach virus,

FC Barcelona have one of their most important players back. Pedri suffered a hamstring injury at the end of October having only missed one game in Hansi Flick's 73 games in charge, illustrating his importance for the German coach.

A nightmare start saw Alavés take the lead inside the first minute. But in his first start in over two months, Raphinha wreaked havoc and was the mastermind behind Lamine Yamal’s equalizer and Dani Olmo’s strike that gave the hosts the lead.

Barcelona will welcome key midfielder Pedri back into their squad for Saturday's La Liga contest with Alaves at Camp Nou. Pedri has been absent since the end of October due to a hamstring problem, and he was again not available for the Champions League clash with Chelsea on Tuesday night.

Manchester City and Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the progress of Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, who is often compared to Barcelona's Pedri for his style. La Liga giants Real Madrid are also keen on the 20-year-old as the transfer battle heats up for the Spaniard.

Barcelona will be without Pedri for their game in the Champions League against Premier League side Chelsea, as the midfielder deals with an injury.

Barcelona star Gavi has taken to social media, to send a message of congratulations and well wishes to teammate and close friend Pedri.This comes with the latter, on Tuesday, celebrating his