8 - Pedro Gonzalez "Pedri"

[Porque]

I remember reading that a player from colombia was killed after scoring an own goal in WC, damn you need to be careful, crazy guys are sharing the world with us 🥺

Real age exposed!




(Or Alzheimer's)

 

[vegitot]

This idea that used to have a different physical level that he can somehow regain is a bit of an illusion.

He's always been a player that appeared in moments and then went missing. People saw the glimpses of talent and ignored the more basic shortcomings. It's just getting more exposed now that people expect a more central, authoritative role from him, which he can't deliver.

Been complaining about these things since his first season in midfield. Lack of general pass-and-move contribution. The meagre off-the-ball running. Lack of spring in his step.

I even prefered Puig over him, an admittedly much less talented player, because of the difference in energy.

Read Pep comment about Foden. Completely opposite of Pedri.

Pep Guardiola: "PhilFoden has a sixth gear. But he can't play all the time sixth gear. Play second, or third. With time he'll learn. Today [vs Brighton] was much better than games before. Everything so quick... no! Say, ‘Slower,’ to make it quicker after, surprise opponents..."

Wonder if any coach can fix Pedri's weakness.

 

[Blanco]

With Xavi putting him on the bench in Classico and saying he thought about taking him out instead of Yamal against PSG - its clear that even Xavi is starting to lose faith in Pedri. Xavi also insists of getting at least one new midfielder in the summer, Gavi is returning next season and I couldnt see how Pedri would be a starter next season if everybody is available.