Barcelona's Gavi has expressed strong support for teammate Pedri, declaring him the most deserving candidate for the 2025 Ballon d'Or over Raphinha, who has impressive stats this season. Gavi praised Pedri's influence beyond numbers, emphasizing his talent and resilience after a recovery from injuries. Following a match where Pedri was named player of the match despite Raphinha's goals, Gavi highlighted Pedri's outstanding season and commitment under coach Hansi Flick. Pedri's form has notably improved, leading to more consistent game time than in previous injured-riddled seasons, boosting his candidacy for the prestigious award.
“Nobody deserves the Ballon d'Or more than Pedri, everyone knows what kind of a player he is,” Gavi gushed after Barcelona strolled into the Champions League quarter-finals.
“Pedri is top,” Gavi continued. “Everyone knows what kind of player he is, and I'm very happy for him because he couldn't show it last year due to injuries.
“I feel liberated under Flick,” he gushed. “Also physically you can see that I am much better to be able to do different things.”
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