Barça is going through a great moment and several of the footballers on the squad have become the best in the world. Those from the Catalan city have made the right choice with the signing of Hansi Flick and the results have come on their own. In fact, many footballers, such as Gavi, have shown they're happy to play for the German.
Gavi has gone through a tough year due to a cruciate ligament injury from which he has already recovered; something the fans had been waiting for. Against Seoul, the young player wore the captain's armband, which we were all eagerly waiting for. Now, some statements he has made have left Pedri in the background.
Pedri and Gavi, the great hopes of Barça
Pedri has become the best midfielder in the world and his season with Barça is within reach of very few stars. The Canary Islander has left his physical problems behind and Hansi Flick has known how to make the most of him. A year ago, he underwent some tests in the United States with the intention of seeing the evolution of his muscle mass.
After that, Barça designed a very special training plan for him and it has been shown that it has paid off; he hasn't failed on any occasion. Meanwhile, Gavi has been working very hard to recover from his injury and is now at his best on the field. It was expected that Gavi would place Pedri as the clear winner of the Ballon d'Or, but that hasn't been the case.
Gavi and Pedri have a very good relationship and since they've been together in the first team, they've always been seen together. Both have formed an unbelievable duo in the middle of the field and have been through a lot. A few days ago, Gavi gave some statements to As, but his answer regarding the Ballon d'Or was not the desired one.
Gavi's statements
"I hope he wins it. If he doesn't do it this year, he's 18 years old and very young. Being there among the favorites is already something unique. I'm happy for what he's doing with us."
Given this situation, it's clear that Gavi sees it as more likely that Lamine Yamal will win the top individual award. Even so, Pedri is also at a great level, so we can't rule anything out for now.