Star Barca midfielder's claim doesn't fit well with club icon and ex-manager Xavi
- Recently, Pedri made a statement praising Flick's coaching routine, claiming that he never felt this better before.
- As per reports, Pedri's claim doesn't seem to fit well with club icon and ex-manager Xavi.
FC Barcelona has started their new season on a high; having 4 wins in the four fixtures so far, the club finds itself at the top of the points table. While much credit is due to the players, who have shown much improvement collectively than before, nothing can be taken from Flick in the club's overall success.
Star Barca midfielder's claim doesn't fit well with club icon and ex-manager Xavi
Recently, Barca's star midfielder Pedri, who has been stellar since his injury return, acknowledged the German manager's disciplined training sessions, which have helped the players improve physically. Pedri had mentioned,
""We work very hard than before, and in the game, it shows. The team does not go down after 70 or 80 minutes and maintains the physical level.""
- Pedri
Be it the game against Athletic, or Vallecano, or in particular, Valladolid, where the club was on the lookout for more, even after banging 7 goals, there has been a significant improvement in the unit's play, especially in the final minutes. However, it feels that this recent statement of Pedri didn't fit well with Barca's iconic midfielder and ex-manager, Xavi.
Recent reports suggest that Xavi's entourage is very disappointed with the midfielder's words that claimed that Barça now works much more physically under Hansi Flick than they did under Xavi. Even though it is certain that Pedri's words weren't meant to disrespect his ex-manager, Xavi, the Spanish manager feels that his statement wasn't intended in the right way.
But, from Xavi's perspective, it might be fair to consider this, given he led them in one of the most difficult seasons of the club's history. Not to forget, Xavi had arrived at Barca in the club's lowest times and helped them win a La Liga title in the 2022/23 campaign, defying all odds. Being a player and manager, the Spaniard has been utterly honest with the club and left without questioning a bit when the management asked him.
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While it is difficult to say which side is correct in the whole situation, the certain truth is that Pedri's statement has sparked much controversy in the football world. Considering the scenario, the club would hope that the situation resolves at the earliest, given Xavi has been an integral part of the club's history and Pedri is on his path to being one.
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