When you are an emblematic player in Real Madrid and one of the best field circles in history, dubbing a rival in FC Barcelona is not easy. Toni Kroos, retired since last season, did not hesitate to do this this week. Invited to express themselves on Barça and his chances of succeeding in the Trepled Champions Championship of the Champions, the German praised Pedri, the Catalan midfielder.
“In my eyes, Pedri is as important as Lamine Yamal, Raphinha or Lewandowski. For me, he is the best in this position. His team is missing when he is not there, whatever the opponent. He does not only score goals or make assists. It gives you solutions.
It is the best in the world because it has this gift of being able to beat anyone in dribbling in small spaces and helping its team on all phases of play ”, explained Kroos in the podcast Einfach Mal Lupen.
Small stats, huge impact
This season, Pedri has actually not registered four goals “only” and delivered six assists, his impact on the Blaugrana game is preponderant. Hansi Flick, the Barcelona coach, is of the same opinion as his compatriot. Ditto for his teammates, who never lack the opportunity to say the good of the 22 -year -old.
Real Madrid supporters will undoubtedly forgive Toni Kroos to have ignited themselves about a Barcelona when they remember his record: five Champions League, four Spanish championships, to name only the adults …
