Xavi: ❝Pedri takes care of himself. He has worked over the summer to gain muscle mass, but his injury can be due to the heat, fatigue... We try our best to avoid muscle injuries❞
Sad.
59.8% - Since Xavi Hernández's arrival at @FCBarcelona's bench, @Pedri has made an appearance 59.8% of games played by Blaugranas in all competitions (55/92). Injury.
Romeu: A defensive midfielder so his role is clear.
Frenkie: A main progressor from the deep, play whatever role he is needed.
Pedri: Probably will be the main creator in current team.
Gundogan: Likely babysit Pedri.
So there is nothing left for Gavi.
An advanced role with freedom to drop deep like vs Cadizt should be Pedri's main role. May help him overcome his shyness and improve his offensive movement/awareness. Something similiar to Xavi's no 10 role with Spain.
I mean current Pedri still lacks of the mental strength to take full responsibility, to make thing happen out of nothing.
Xavi isn't dumb to play Pedri so high without a reason. Perharps he wants to improve Pedri's offensive prowess, train him to be able to play as a pocket player.
If only he is more offensive minded.
To think of it, maybe the reason Xavi plays Pedri this way is improve Pedri's attacking prowess, offensive minded. His passing, ball handling, technique are all excellent. Just lacking mentality.
2 assists in 2 years. 2022: 1 assist. 2023: 1 assist so far.
To be fair, his passes are mostly wasted by his teammates. But he should improve his attacking prowess if he wants more goals and assists.
You get lots of assists not by your great passes but more by your offensive awareness.