"It has never really been in doubt, but Barcelona's game against Atletico Madrid last night once again confirmed what is now common knowledge - that Pedri is absolutely indispensable to this Barcelona side. The midfielder was out through injury for over a month after El Clasico and the period that ensued saw the team clearly feel his absence. While Frenkie de Jong did largely well to cover, it was clear that the Catalans missed the control Pedri brings."
"In 74 minutes against the Colchoneros, Pedri completed 60 of his 64 attempted passes with a 94% completion rate. Of that, he connected 14 times with his teammates in the final third. Further, he also completed three dribbles against Diego Simeone's side. Concurrently, the Canary Islander also put in a monumental defensive shift as he made two tackles, won seven ground duels"
Pedri returned from a month-long injury layoff and resumed a starting role against Atletico Madrid, delivering a leader's performance before being substituted due to fatigue. He completed 60 of 64 passes (94%), including 14 connections in the final third, and finished with three dribbles, three key passes and one big chance created. He provided the assist for Raphinha's equaliser with a precise vertical pass. Pedri also contributed significantly defensively, making two tackles, winning seven ground duels, recording eight recoveries and winning seven of eight duels. His control and creativity were pivotal to Barcelona's midfield balance.
Read at Barca Universal
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