Pedri: I Wish to Play with Messi Again, This Is Flick's Impact
Barcelona midfielder Pedri gave an exclusive interview in which he talked about his personal ambitions, the impact of coach Hans Flick on the team, and his experience with injuries. He also expressed his desire to play alongside Lionel Messi again.
Pedri said about Messi: "Of course, I want to play with him again, without a doubt. He is the best in history and helped me a lot during the season we played together," noting that he hasn't spoken to him recently and saw his picture at Camp Nou on social media.
Regarding Flick's impact on the team, Pedri added: "The change is tremendous in terms of seriousness within the club. Flick has changed a lot and brought a German touch to the club. In daily life, he is very friendly, always helping us and giving us advice, especially on the tactical side."
Pedri also spoke about the team's high pressing style: "From the outside, it may seem risky because of the spaces, but when the team presses forward, it becomes very difficult for the opponent to find space to pass the ball to the striker."
Regarding the last Clasico, Pedri admitted: "I was deeply affected by the defeat and the red card; it was the first time this happened in my career. When I found out about my injury, it affected me a lot." However, he emphasized his ambitions: "Why not? It won't be easy, but I hope we can repeat last season's domestic treble and also win the Champions League."
Regarding his favorite teams in Europe, Pedri stated: "I see Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal among the strong teams, and of course Manchester City and Real Madrid are always contenders. I also like Sporting Lisbon; they play wonderful football."
Regarding the psychological aspect of the injury, he said: "The hardest part is the mental side. Schedules changed, I was separated from the group, and I wasn't where I wanted to be. My way of recovering is staying in touch with my family and spending time with them."
Pedri revealed his pre-match routine: "I only have breakfast on match days, and I eat a large meal. Ferran Torres' advice was helpful."
Pedri spoke about his childhood memories: "I used to miss playing in the village square; we would play until our legs hurt, and even our mother would call us for dinner. It was pure joy. Today, the challenges are different, but the desire to play with Messi still remains."
Pedri said about Messi: "Of course, I want to play with him again, without a doubt. He is the best in history and helped me a lot during the season we played together," noting that he hasn't spoken to him recently and saw his picture at Camp Nou on social media.
Regarding Flick's impact on the team, Pedri added: "The change is tremendous in terms of seriousness within the club. Flick has changed a lot and brought a German touch to the club. In daily life, he is very friendly, always helping us and giving us advice, especially on the tactical side."
Pedri also spoke about the team's high pressing style: "From the outside, it may seem risky because of the spaces, but when the team presses forward, it becomes very difficult for the opponent to find space to pass the ball to the striker."
Regarding the last Clasico, Pedri admitted: "I was deeply affected by the defeat and the red card; it was the first time this happened in my career. When I found out about my injury, it affected me a lot." However, he emphasized his ambitions: "Why not? It won't be easy, but I hope we can repeat last season's domestic treble and also win the Champions League."
Regarding his favorite teams in Europe, Pedri stated: "I see Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal among the strong teams, and of course Manchester City and Real Madrid are always contenders. I also like Sporting Lisbon; they play wonderful football."
Regarding the psychological aspect of the injury, he said: "The hardest part is the mental side. Schedules changed, I was separated from the group, and I wasn't where I wanted to be. My way of recovering is staying in touch with my family and spending time with them."
Pedri revealed his pre-match routine: "I only have breakfast on match days, and I eat a large meal. Ferran Torres' advice was helpful."
Pedri spoke about his childhood memories: "I used to miss playing in the village square; we would play until our legs hurt, and even our mother would call us for dinner. It was pure joy. Today, the challenges are different, but the desire to play with Messi still remains."