8 - Pedri

[Masetro10]

I mean he was diabolical today but damn playing a 424 has to be tough every game.

Its literally Frenkie and Pedri passing to each other all game because the 10 is playing as a striker. Rashford is hugging the line and Yamal is double teamed also on the line.

The worst thing about Pedri is he loves the ball too much. He can keep it and RM or whoever usually doesnt care because its 45 yards from goal.

He never tries anything dangerous. And the thing is he has a good shot and a killer pass. He is like Xavi when he was close to retiring in that he just wants possession only

 

[vegitot]

This club is years behind. Look at gulers physical development since he arrived, look at his legs now. Then look at pedri who still looks like he's 13

He tried to bulk up before, got injuries a lot.

 

[serghei]

Combination of Xavi and Iniesta with a touch of Messi


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All you have to do is look at Xavi's cadence, rhythm of play, stamina. Even if he somehow gets to Xavi's level of IQ in midfield, he does not have the body to do what Xavi did.

I know this is social media era, but anyone who watched both should understand that Xavi's physicality was very high. It was non stop movement for 90 mins. Pedri can't play at this intensity and rhythm. Pedri is a very talented player who would best benefit if you'd pare him with a physical beast in a 3 man midfield. Like Yaya in 2009.

 

[KingLeo10]

All you have to do is look at Xavi's cadence, rhythm of play, stamina. Even if he somehow gets to Xavi's level of IQ in midfield, he does not have the body to do what Xavi did.

I know this is social media era, but anyone who watched both should understand that Xavi's physicality was very high. It was non stop movement for 90 mins. Pedri can't play at this intensity and rhythm. Pedri is a very talented player who would best benefit if you'd pare him with a physical beast in a 3 man midfield. Like Yaya in 2009.

45 G+A in 08-09. Yes, 45.

Most complete and dominant CM EVER.

 

[JamDav1982]

He was off it today.

Too many poor executuions and have been saying all season he is being drifted/dribbled past far too often this season when commits to win the ball.

 

[serghei]

It is very clear for me. We need DM and CB stack. As fast as possible.

 

[Masetro10]

45 G+A in 08-09. Yes, 45.

Most complete and dominant CM EVER.

Yes there is nobody like prime Xavi.

 

[JamDav1982]

Barca have some of the most moronic fans at times.

He is not even close to Xavi currently or likely ever will be.

No midfielder since Xavi has been either.

Xavi also had far better teams to play in.

 

[serghei]

The DM should be by far the best off the ball defensive player in the team. De Jong will be box to box, more defensive oriented also. Pedri is the CM-AM.

This means both Fermin and Olmo should be on the market. Casado also. Everyone almost. And the DM should be a hit. Can't afford to fuck it up.

 

[vegitot]

Not sure if it is sane to compare the best of Xavi to current Pedri.

 

[ajnotkeith]

Xavi would be the best midfielder by a country mile in today's game and wouldn't be remotely close to anyone else either.

 

[serghei]

Not sure if it is sane to compare the best of Xavi to current Pedri.

You think Pedri will magically get quick feet and last 90 mins easily as he gets older? Time to face the facts. He will always be slower than other top CMs. Time to tackle this issue instead of hoping Pedri becomes something he will likely never be. He can play a nice pass, can have a superb touch, a nice dribble, but CM work is mostly about moving quickly all the time.

 

[ajnotkeith]

You think Pedri will magically get quick feet and last 90 mins easily as he gets older? Time to face the facts.

This is one thing people are missing, Xavi was a pure athlete, in terms of physical attributes Pedri is very far from him and that limits what he can show with the ball even if his technique is near as good.

 

[vegitot]

Xavi would be the best midfielder by a country mile in today's game and wouldn't be remotely close to anyone else either.

22 years old Xavi isn't close to 28 years old Xavi. Of course if young Xavi played in today football, he would be fantastic but still not at his 28 years old level.

 

[serghei]

22 years old Xavi isn't close to 28 years old Xavi. Of course if young Xavi played in today football, he would be fantastic but still not at his 28 years old level.

It's not about that. Some things can be changed with experience. Some can't. Pace, stamina, and rhythm are not one of those things that get better in time.

It is not a matter of experience, but a matter of physical attributes. Those will not get better. We need to find a way to make Pedri run less. Limit his ball carrying. He runs with the ball too much. And in a double pivot his defensive duties are extensive. He simply does not have the engine for this.