Hansi Flick asks Barcelona midfield maestro to focus on three key aspects of his game – report | OneFootball

Lamine Yamal may have grabbed all the attention from the Barça-Athletic Club match, but it is safe to say that Pedri was another standout player on the field last weekend.

The young midfielder had a big impact on the game, as he was crucial in the build-up to the second goal and delivered a strong, effective performance.

Interestingly, a fascinating story from SPORT has emerged, saying that manager Hansi Flick has been giving Pedri some specific advice on how to make the most of his abilities.

Flick wants Pedri to focus on breaking through the opposition’s defensive lines, arriving late into the box, and providing key assists to his teammates.

Flick with work with Pedri

During the match, Pedri played alongside Marc Bernal, sharing the pivot role but with more freedom to move between the lines and control the play on the left, particularly along the wing.

This positioning allowed him to showcase a complete performance, possibly one of his best displays in recent times.

Flick’s guidance appears to be paying off, as Pedri demonstrated his ability to break through lines with ease, provide crucial assists, and maintain a fluid game with his intelligent passing.

His ability to find spaces and create opportunities for his teammates stood out, making him a key player against Athletic Club.

Pedri played the full 90 minutes against Athletic Club. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The Barcelona midfielder completed the full match, which was a notable achievement considering he only managed to play full games in three of the 24 matches he featured in during last season’s La Liga.

Furthermore, Pedri’s stats from the match were impressive. He touched the ball 64 times and completed 46 out of 53 passes, achieving an 87% success rate.

He also made five key passes and successfully completed two out of three dribble attempts. Defensively, he won four of the six duels he contested, and remarkably, he neither committed nor received any fouls.

This performance highlights that Pedri is in excellent physical condition and is fully focused on the tasks set by his coach, ready to make a significant impact for Barcelona moving forward.

This performance showed that Pedri has recovered well from the injury he suffered during the Euros. Throughout the match, he developed a good understanding with Bernal, indicating he could become a vital player in the role Flick envisions for him.

His sharp vision, quick movements, precise passing, and the security of having his back covered when the team is in possession allow him to make the most of his talents in Barcelona’s midfield.