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As Barcelona prepare to take on Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final tomorrow in Saudi Arabia, midfield superstar Pedri spoke to the media at the pre-match press conference today.
The 22-year-old has been brilliant this season under Hansi Flick for Barcelona and will play a key role if the Catalans are to secure their first trophy under the German tactician tomorrow.
However, upon entering the game, the blaugrana They have had to deal with many distractions such as the registration problems of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor and now speculation about the future of Ronald Araujo.
However, Pedri insisted that the atmosphere in the locker room was in good spirits ahead of the final against Real Madrid.
“I see the locker room well, motivated, eager to play in a final. Playing for a title and against Madrid motivates everyone. “It’s one of those games you’ve wanted to play since you were a kid.” said.
Asked if Barça would be affected if there were more Real Madrid fans in the stadium tomorrow, Pedri responded:
“I don’t care what’s happening outside. In the semifinals they supported us a lot and I appreciate that, but we have to focus more on the game than on what happens outside.”
As mentioned above, Pedri has played brilliantly this season and is back to his best levels. When asked if he feels this is the best he has played in his career, he said:
“It’s true that I haven’t had this regularity for a long time. They always ask me about injuries, it seems like they are waiting for something to happen, but I am very happy to enjoy football, there is a lot of work behind it.”
Pedri was also asked about the situation of Araujo, who is linked with an exit after falling behind Pau Cubarsi and Íñigo Martínez in the pecking order.
Without directly addressing the speculation, the midfielder insisted that competition for places is best for the team.
“It is clear that competitiveness is the best thing for the team, it raises the level of the squad. It’s difficult for the players but it’s the best for the team. We have two players per position who can play perfectly.” said the Spanish international.
Pedri has been deployed in a deeper role this season by manager Hansi Flick, although there have been times when he has operated as a number 10. When asked what he believes is the best position for him, the Spaniard said:
“On the court. In one it is more about deciding the last pass, now I am very comfortable in the 8 position, I have a lot of contact with the ball and I enjoy having possession.”
Speaking about his good form and form this season, Pedri added: “Apart from continuity, my motivation is day to day. I feel comfortable with this football, with pressure from above, having the ball and well, when you have to play fast, you do it too.”
Regarding the renewal of his contract, which seems to be on the right track, the former Las Palmas sensation confirmed:
“What my agents and the club tell me is that everything is going well. It is not a good time to talk about renewals on the eve of a final. “I am more focused on the final than on my renewal.”
Expressing his joy at the resolution of the registration mess between Olmo and Pau Víctor, Pedri confessed:
“For us it is great news: the position they were in and coming here was very complicated. I was trying to comfort Dani, who is close to me. And I am sure they will contribute a lot.”
In reaction to the negative comments from the clubs that criticize the CSD for granting the precautionary measure of registration of the Barça duo, he added:
“’Every club and every person has their own opinion, I’m happy to have them here. “I don’t have to tell people anything about their opinions.”
Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 earlier this season, but Pedri acknowledged it won’t be easy to repeat that performance again as the Meringues He will go out in search of revenge.
“Repeating a performance like the last game will be difficult. They will seek revenge, they have already said it, they will seek to do damage on the counterattack and we will have to be attentive and have good ball.” said.
“It’s always a special game. Score a goal against Barça in a Classic It is always special and I hope that tomorrow it can be repeated.” —Pedri added.
On reports that some Barcelona players threatened to boycott Spanish national team call-ups if Olmo was not registered, the midfielder commented:
“No, not really. It was said that we would not go with Spain because of Olmo. I was shocked when I saw it: we will not say no to the selection. “It’s a lie that I hope no one has believed.”
To conclude, Pedri insisted that he does not focus on individual numbers and statistics and is only focused on winning with the team.
“The numbers are pure statistics. “I look more at team victories, looking at individual victories is the worst thing a player can do and I don’t look at them at all.” he stated.
Source: SPORT
