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Eliminated in the round of 16 of the World Cup against Morocco, Pedri is preparing to return to competition with FC Barcelona. Barça will play next December 31 in La Liga against Espanyol. This Friday, the young midfielder received the Kubala trophy, awarded by Catalunya Radio. The 20-year-old won the award for the best goal scored by a Catalan player last season. It was thanks to his magnificent achievement against Galatasaray in the Europa League that he was the winner this year. Pedri then confided at length to the Catalan media. The opportunity for him to express himself on the news around Barça and the World Cup (comments relayed by Sport).
Has he overcome the failure of La Roja at the World Cup?
“Yes, I think it’s been a while and we have to focus on what’s coming. We have to get into Barca mode.”
On the departure of Luis Enrique
“Luis has always helped me a lot, he’s a coach who transmits things very well. He made a good group and I think he deserved better in the World Cup. It’s a shame, but now it’s time to be with Luis de la Fuente”
On Messi’s World Cup victory
“I’ve always said it. If we weren’t lucky enough to win, let Argentina and Leo Messi, who deserved it and who is a footballer I played with.
For me, he’s the best player in history, from what I’ve seen. There are few words that can be said to him because he has already been told everything.”
On the defeat of his partners Koundé and Dembélé in the final
“When they come here, we will encourage them to change their mindset and get into Barça mode.”
On the comparison between the duo Xavi – Iniesta and Pedri – Gavi
“It’s true that at our age they weren’t where we are, but then they were spectacular, much better than what Gavi and I are giving at the moment. We still have a way to go.”
On his relationship with Gavi
“I have a special relationship with Gavi, we always joke on and off the pitch. We understand each other very well off the pitch and you can see how we do on the pitch. He’s a player with huge qualities, we must appreciate it and teach it to control itself!”
Does he want Busquets to extend?
“Yes, he’s a key player. I love playing with him. It seems like people don’t see his work, but when he’s not on the pitch we notice him. I hope he stays long time.”
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— SPORT Diary (@sport) December 23, 2022
to summarize
In an interview with Catalunya Radio, Pedri opened up on many hot topics. The prodigy of FC Barcelona notably returned to Spain’s journey in the World Cup, to the coronation of Leo Messi and to the defeat in the final of the Blues.
