Rashford returns but Pedri is out as Barcelona prepare for Chelsea clash

Rashford returns but Pedri is out as Barcelona prepare for Chelsea clash

Barcelona face Chelsea this week as manager Hansi Flick prepares his side for one of the biggest games of the season.

Barcelona make their way to Stamford Bridge whilst in 11th place in the league phase, level on seven points with 12th-placed Chelsea.0

The Catalan giants eased to a 4-0 LaLiga win over Athletic Bilbao at the weekend, as Lamine Yamal assisted twice to help Flick’s side keep their first clean sheet in 11 games.0

In a huge boost for Flick, Rashford, who has secured six goals and nine assists across La Liga and the Champions League, returns for the side as he faces the West London side once more.0

The Manchester United loanee has since returned to training and should be ready to start against the Blues.0

However, Pedri, who has not played since late October, is a huge doubt for the clash and is very unlikely to feature on Tuesday night in what is a major blow for Flick who has had mixed results in Europe so far.0

Barcelona have won just one of their previous seven visits to Stamford Bridge, winning 2-1 en route to the 2005-06 trophy. Flick will be happy with Rashford’s return ahead of the game as they seek to move up the table on their hunt to secure passage to the next stage.0