Real Madrid’s former player, Toni Kroos, has expressed his admiration for Barcelona’s midfielder, Pedri, considering him the best in his position worldwide.
Kroos, who retired last summer, highlights the importance of Pedri for the success of the Blaugrana team, even above other outstanding players such as Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha, who have accumulated a large number of goals this season.
For me, a player like Pedri is more important than Lamine Yamal, Raphinha or Lewandowski. They can decide the results of the matches, but to achieve this, Pedri is currently the best player in the world in his position.
Toni Kroos
Kroos emphasizes that Pedri’s absence is felt on the field, as he not only contributes with goals and assists, but also offers solutions in the game.
Pedri, 22, seems to have overcome the injury problems that affected him in previous seasons, accumulating 54 appearances this season, with six goals and seven assists.
The former German player has closely followed Pedri’s performance in the Champions League, where, according to Kroos, the midfielder surpasses his opponents in every match. In LaLiga, the difference is even more noticeable.
Kroos highlights Pedri’s ability to overcome opponents in tight spaces, a quality that makes him an invaluable player who contributes in all areas of the game.
Barcelona will face Inter Milan in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals, after the 3-3 draw in the first leg. Subsequently, they will face Real Madrid in a Clásico that could be decisive for the LaLiga title.
Kroos remembers how difficult it was to stop Pedri when he was still playing, mentioning a match in which the midfielder “demolished them” at home.
The former Real Madrid player highlights Pedri’s ability to evade opponents, even without appearing fast at first glance.
