"“I think he's the best midfielder in the world,” is Maldini's verdict. “Pedri does everything, he recovers the ball, he organizes the team, he can play near the area, he can play at the base of the midfield.”"
"“He is an ultracompetitive player,” Maldini noted, adding that even when a game is already won, the midfielder “keeps fighting, keeps working... what Fermín is doing is amazing.”"
"Following Barcelona's recent Clásico victory and subsequent league title, the analyst argued that Real Madrid has failed because they rely on individual moments rather than a collective system. He pointed out that while Hansi Flick has instilled a functional, pressing identity at Barcelona, Madrid's players haven't adapted to a collective style."
"“For me, the starter should be Joan Garcia, but I think it's going to be Unai Simón,” he admitted. Defensively, Maldini is pushing for Eric Garcia to make the plane."
Pedri is identified as the top midfielder in the world for recovering the ball, organizing the team, and playing in multiple midfield roles, including near the area and at the base of midfield. Spain’s World Cup preliminary squad is expected to include many players, with Barcelona’s core seen as decisive for Spain’s chances. Fermín López is highlighted for his relentless work rate and ultracompetitive mentality, including continued effort even when matches are effectively decided. Barcelona’s recent success is linked to a collective system and pressing identity, while Real Madrid is criticized for relying more on individual moments. A goalkeeper change is advocated, with Joan García preferred but Unai Simón expected, and Eric García supported for defensive selection.
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