Over the course of the season, FC Barcelona has found itself battling the capricious hand of fate as a string of unfortunate injuries have dimmed the team’s hopes.

Although Barça has done well to increase their depth, they are still eagerly awaiting the arrival of its absent players, including starting midfielder Pedri.

The club wants to use the utmost caution with the Canary Islander, who has endured numerous ailments over the past two seasons, in order to prevent any additional setbacks from delaying Pedri’s season.

Barcelona is being cautious.In fact, AS claims that the club has made it very plain that they won’t take any chances with Pedri’s comeback and rehabilitation.Due to his consistent playing time and the demanding 20/21 season he participated in—which featured a rigorous season with Barcelona, followed by the Euros and Olympics with the Spanish National Team—Pedri’s injuries have turned into a repeating theme.The Catalan giants will now give the player plenty of rehabilitation time before pushing him back into the spotlight in an effort to lower the likelihood of a relapse.Pedri, whose market value is $100 million, has proven to be a key component of Xavi’s squad and has been nominated for the Kopa Trophy, which he has previously won, as evidence of his abilities.When is Pedri coming back?The story offers an update on Pedri’s prospective recovery, claiming the Golden Boy winner might make a return on October 22 against Athletic Club.Before facing Athletic Club at the Olympic Llus Companys, Barcelona played a total of seven games.For the time being, Barça will likely use one of their current midfield options, with players like Gavi, Ilkay Gundogan, Frenkie de Jong, and Fermin Lopez at their disposal.As the management waits for Pedri to recover from his injury, he will also have the option of using recent addition Joao Felix.