“Best midfielder in the world”- Fans sing praise for Pedri as 21-year-old runs the show in 5-0 win for Barcelona
Fans hailed Pedri as the best midfielder in the world after his brilliant display vs BSC Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League.
Pedri is one of Hansi Flick's most trusted midfielders (Via X/@FCBarcelona)
With his unbelievable maturity and confidence on the ball, fans are ready to forget that Pedri is just 21 years of age. The Spanish midfielder has been an elemental part of Barcelona’s midfield for the past few seasons and with his recent performances, it is likely that he’ll retain the position for a decade or more. Pedri ran the show for Barcelona as they beat BSC Young Boys 5-0 in their second Champions League game of the season.
Besides the fact that Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha put up world class performances, it was in fact Pedri‘s brilliance in midfield that helped the side take charge of the game at Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys. For starters, the youngster directly set up Inigo Martinez for his header while Raphinha bagged his goal from a blocked attempt by the No.8.
His in-game statistics reveal that the player maintained 92% passing accuracy and successfully sent in most of his crosses and long balls. From extreme close control to back heel passes and threaded long balls, the player has it all.
Fans expressed their excitement and delight at the midfield prodigy finally finding his level and hoped that he continues to do so.
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Following Pedri’s impressive performance vs BSC Young Boys, a fan commented that Pedri is still the worthy successor for Andres Iniesta‘s No.8 at Barca. The Spanish legend recently announced his decision to retire on the 8th of October, aged 40. Many compared Pedri to Iniesta while the 21-year-old was also hailed as the best midfielder in the world at the moment.
Many pointed out that missed chances took away two of his potential assists but found reconciliation with the fact that he has managed to stay fit this season. A fan was confident that Pedri will definitely become the best in the world in his position if he manages to stay free of injuries and other setbacks in his career.
Hansi Flick has called upon the player cautiously this season, giving him proper rest and time to recover between games. Even though Flick appeared to deflect a question probing whether the club could win everything with the form Pedri is in, he did state that the future is bright for the team. With Frenkie de Jong‘s return and Gavi also regaining fitness, it will only be a matter of time before FC Barcelona have one of, if not the best midfields in Europe at their disposal.
Sherwin Shaju
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