"I like Pedri. He's an extraordinary footballer. I love him because he has a history of hard work and overcoming adversity. And above all, he has his own story, Iniesta began saying."
"When I was little, I also had idols who inspired me. Mine, as I'm sure you all know, were Guardiola and Laudrup. But I never thought about trying to copy them. I watched their gestures, their moves, their behaviour... to then develop my own authentic personality."
"Avoiding, of course, any kind of comparison. Pedri doesn't have to be me. He has to be Pedri... being yourself is the most valuable thing for anyone, he insisted. And he is. Pedri is Pedri. Capable of creating plays that didn't exist before. He invents passes that no one has seen before."
Pedri is an extraordinary footballer who has overcome injuries and adversity through hard work and resilience. He idolised a Barcelona great as a child yet must develop an authentic personality rather than copy predecessors. Avoiding direct comparisons and being himself will best serve his growth. Pedri shows creative passing that invents plays unseen before, displays tactical intelligence and maturity, and provides solutions when the team needs them. His selflessness and generosity enhance team play and underline his unique footballing identity.
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