Barcelona’s Pedri in line for comeback, Araujo out with stomach virus

BARCELONA: 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 center back Ronald Araujo will miss the game with a stomach virus, coach Hansi Flick said. The coach said he was happy with the way his players had reacted in training after Tuesday’s 3-0 loss at Chelsea in the Champions League as Barca renew their efforts to catch up with LaLiga leaders Real Madrid who are one point ahead. “He (Pedri) will play some minutes, but (won’t be in the starting) lineup.

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