Pedri’s recurring muscle problems, the latest of which took place last month, are often put down to his marathon 2020/21 season, during which he played (and started) an absurd amount of matches for club and country.
At the end of that season, Pedri played back-to-back at Euro 2020 and the Olympic Games, and the after-effects of his never-ending run clearly took their toll during the latter tournament. His body has never been the same since, and Barcelona will be desperate to avoid a repeat situation with any of their current crop of talented youngsters.
Unfortunately, the decision may be taken out of their hands, as Sport have reported that the Spanish Football Federation could call on Pau Cubarsi for Euro 2024 and the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The 17-year-old defender has been in sublime form since breaking into the Barcelona first team, and he could now be recognised for these efforts on the international stage.
🚨 If Pau Cubarsí continues progressing, the RFEF doesn't rule out his participation in both the Euro and the Olympic Games this summer. @Alfremartinezz 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/wnhsCAXYX8
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) March 10, 2024
There is a serious risk of burnout and muscle breakdown for Cubarsi if he were to play at both tournaments, especially consider the workload he has endured at Barcelona over recent months. A similar situation could occur with Lamine Yamal, as he is another well-placed to attend the Euros and the Olympics.
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This the price of being too good, what i mean is, Lamasia in particuler provide the high percentage of players representing both men and women spanish national team in all categories. With all due respect to other team, That is to say if Barca or certain individuals specifically within the Barca brid are playing well you’re expecting a good result in the national team as well, good example their recent triumphed in the Nation league,both men & women,women world cup. LETS GIVE CREDIT TO BARCA!, ”IN OUR STYLE WE TRUST”