The Spanish international will get a starting role against Getafe in the absence of first team duo, Andres Iniesta and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexis-Sánchez-c4979, who pulled out with injuries taken from the international break.
Barcelona’s preparations for their trip to Coliseum Alfonso Perez were dealt a major blow with Andres Iniesta and Alexis Sanchez returning from international duty with minor knocks. The Spaniard has a torn abductor muscle problem, while the Chilean is suffering
from a minor tear in his leg.
Pedro Rodriguez took out time to reflect on the situation, claiming that Iniesta’s injury is a major blow to their preparations. He hailed his La Roja midfielder as an influential member of the team, but admits such injuries are part of the game.
He attributed the injury to travelling schedules, and decreased resting times after playing and training for international fixtures. The prolific marksman stated that the costs are high for international footballers but they try to do their best in individual
capacity.
“Andres’ injury is a major blow," he added.
"He is important for the team. The truth is that after being with the national team, the cost of travelling, playing and resting are not ideal, but we’re trying to recover well so as to be in maximum condition this weekend."
With Spanish top flight resuming after the international break, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 travel to Coliseum Alfonso Perez for their next La Liga match against Getafe. The Catalans lost in their previous trip to the modest Spanish outfit; while Luis Garcia Plaza’s men have
gone on to add the scalp of Real Madrid against their names in the current season.
Pedro cautioned that La Blaugrana will have to be in top physical condition against El Geta, who have the ability to punish them for their slackness.
“We have to recover well [from the international break] and prepare well for the game because it will be difficult, we want to emerge victorious from Getafe,” http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pedro-c29582 was quoted Spanish sports daily, Sport.
“I don’t know about the dimensions, but it is a smaller field. Either way, they are a very good team and their crowd is very good.”
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