Earlier as we speak, Barcelona midfielder Pedri introduced his new kids’s guide, “Pedri y las leyendas de las botas de oro” (Pedri and the Legends of the Golden Boots), created in collaboration with Plátano de Canarias, to encourage wholesome consuming habits amongst kids.
In the course of the occasion, Pedri mirrored on his present kind with Barcelona and the nationwide crew. He spoke fondly of his enjoying model, describing it as “road soccer, the place you’ve got enjoyable—simply as I do within the stadiums now.”
The 22-year-old additionally highlighted the significance of teamwork, referencing his decisive penalty in opposition to the Netherlands within the shootout win.
“With out Unai Simon, I might not have achieved it; it’s all concerning the crew,” he stated.
Pedri additionally took the chance to reward his teammates, particularly Lamine Yamal, who missed his penalty throughout the shootout on Sunday.
“He’s a spectacle. We have to care for him so he can take pleasure in enjoying for a very long time,” stated the midfield famous person.
The Spaniard additionally defended Inigo Martinez amid criticism over his withdrawal from the nationwide crew squad as a consequence of a knock.
“As Unai stated, he was disrespected. When a participant is injured, this stuff occur. It occurred to me as soon as once I missed a nationwide crew call-up, and folks stated I used to be backing out. Inigo is knowledgeable on and off the pitch,” stated Pedri.
Pedri praised Inigo, Yamal, and Szczesny. (Photograph by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Photos)
Pedri additionally commented on Wojciech Szczesny’s doable contract renewal, stating that he can be very glad if the veteran goalkeeper stayed at Barcelona.
“I might love for him to remain. He is a superb man and really humorous. He by no means feels stress. He has been excellent this season. I all the time inform him he’s enormous, and it’s arduous to attain in opposition to him. I’ve a good time with him on and off the pitch,” he acknowledged.
Pedri has totally different roles for membership and nation. At Barça, he performs as a No. 8, however with the nationwide crew, he’s utilised as a No. 10 by Luis de la Fuente. On being requested which place he most well-liked, the midfielder replied:
“I favor enjoying as a No. 8, the place I can obtain and contact the ball extra, however I respect the coach’s selections. He’s the one in cost.”
Lastly, Pedri didn’t shrink back from the thought of a Barcelona vs Actual Madrid Champions League last in Munich.
“I might signal for a Barça-Madrid last in Munich. There may be nothing to be afraid of. It will imply we reached the ultimate. I’m positive all of the followers would find it irresistible. Being within the last is what issues,” he acknowledged.
Supply: SPORT