Barcelona boss Xavi has claimed that teenage sensation Pedri reminds him of his former teammate Andres Iniesta. Pedri has developed into one of the biggest prospects in world football since making his debut for the club last season.
Andres Iniesta was widely considered one of the best midfielders of his generation during his time with the Catalan giants. He spent 16 years with the first team, making 674 appearances for the club in all competitions and scoring 57 goals. Iniesta helped Barcelona win nine La Liga titles, six Copa del Rey's, and four Champions League titles.
Iniesta was also a key member of the Spain squad that won Euro 2008, Euro 2012, and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He scored the game-winning goal in the final of the World Cup against the Netherlands.
Xavi has claimed that Pedri reminds him of Andres Iniesta and believes the midfielder is one of the most talented footballers in the world at the moment.
"Beyond the details, there is how he understands the game. It's wonderful to watch him play. He reminds me a lot of Andres Iniesta, there is no talent like his, I haven't seen him, he doesn't exist. If we talk about talent, he is the best footballer in the world for sure," said Xavi in a post-match conference as per Mundo Deportivo after Barcelona's 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
Pedri rose to prominence during the 2020-21 campaign. He made 52 appearances, scored four goals, and provided six assists in all competitions for the club. The teenager helped the Blaugrana win the Copa del Rey title last season. His performances earned him a place in Luis Enrique's Spain squad for Euro 2020.
Pedri was one of the standout players in Spain's run to the semi-finals of the competition.
His progress at the club has been hampered this season due to a hamstring injury. Pedri has managed to make just 13 appearances in all competitions for the club this season. He has scored two goals and provided one assist.
Barcelona beginning to look formidable under Xavi Hernandez
Barcelona claimed all three points this weekend in La Liga thanks to their 4-0 demolition of Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continued his impressive form by giving the Catalan giants the lead in the 37th minute.
Ousmane Dembele doubled his side's advantage in the 73rd minute before Luuk de Jong scored the club's third goal in the 90th minute. Memphis Depay capped off an incredible performance by Xavi's side by adding a fourth goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time.
The Blaugrana have gone ten games unbeaten in La Liga, winning four and drawing one of their last five league games. The Catalan giants also beat Serie A giants Napoli 5-3 on aggregate in Round of 32 of the Europa League.
The Blaugrana have scored four goals in three consecutive games in all competitions. The club therefore seem to be headed in the right direction under Xavi, and are currently one of the in-form teams in Europe.
muwaemprt
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Pirlo thinking about how Xavi has managed to put Barcelona in right direction
Tondabowy
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Many said he is overrated...many said he is a one season player...OMG...the boy is still bringing more Magic...PEDRI MAGIC..🌈
Ebubechukwu1996
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Some fan base thinks Barcelona won't survive without Messi but unfortunately no player is bigger than club
pynmarbz
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yes Xavi this guy is a meastro ❤💙💪
Yannick234Ebot
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Barca has now scored 19 goals in the last 6 games and haven't lost in the league since December. Admit it or not, we're heading towards glory ❤💪💙
tfprestige
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we the man city fans are in support for barça....and anyone who loves barça automatically is a big fan of Messi which goes on to Paris i.e----man city : barça : Messi : Paris ..... hail to barçelona🐾
LRDL
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Barca midfielders PEDRI = INIESTER GAVI = XAVI AND BUSQUETE= BUSQUETE
Hellomadrid25
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Barcelona is doing very remarkable things. it's unbelievable that they comeback very strongly. I believe they will dominate in Spain and Europe from next season. as a Madrid fan I'm very jealous what they are doing right now and I'm concerning my my team. my team is not in a good hand. Ancelotti doesn't have any vision he doesn't deserve to stay in next season.
Isahguy
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dembele is on 🔥 fire Barca please keep him
dozcdikos
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There's no one else who would know Iniesta better than Xavi. So when Xavi says it, he means it!
zokkmorstthelegend
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Barcelona's gameplay is so good ,Real Madrid even though they win all the gamer luckily their gameplay is garbage 🤢🤕🤧🤢
Dixonmande
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also ,,mctominay be like,,,,,,fred reminds him united legend scholes
AmnaJR
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Pedri = Iniesta let's wait and see time will tell.The magic in iniesta's feet is so rare,only Messi above iniesta when it comes to pure magic so xavi you shouldn't hasten d boy.
emuobokelvin
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Someone said we should invite koeman and sack him all over again 😂😂😂
fwangshakjoel
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I was thinking am the only one Seeing Iniesta in Pedri. When I saw this post I just shouted in concurrence. You're right coach.
T3nch
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Imagine iniesta as assistant coach 🔥🔥
Manniridris
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new generation
moaailpr
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My Best Barcelona player for now is Gavi
royaiklmpz
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please keep dembele for me I beg everyone 🙏
YoungMakito10
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Pirlo thinking about how Xavi has managed to put Barcelona in right direction
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xavi wasn't arrogant towards the players who could bring him a change some coaches would have said aubameyang is old and Adama only runs and dribbles so they cant play for Barcelona but now these players are the ones turning things around at Barcelona.
themainman
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Barcelona's gameplay is so good ,Real Madrid even though they win all the gamer luckily their gameplay is garbage 🤢🤕🤧🤢
as much as I hate to admit it, you're right. real madrid's gameplay is so boring to watch such that it makes the 90 mins feel like 90 hours.. they're just so lucky that the defense line is ad good as it is.