Pedri and Gavi, face to face, on a pink and blue smoky background

Neither Pedri nor Gavi, Hansi Flick is taken aback: 'I'm surprised by the level of...'

The coach has made an important decision and hasn't chosen either of his two protégés: unexpected twist

Hansi Flick has had to make a series of decisions these last few months and they have undoubtedly been the right ones. Those from the Ciudad Condal are going through a restructuring process and, little by little, they already see the light at the end of the tunnel. Barça has been heavily criticized, but the reality is that their players are stepping up.

Pedri has been one of the stars who has benefited the most from Hansi Flick's arrival, as his level has skyrocketed. Others like Gavi have had it a bit more difficult, but the reality is that they also have their moments. Now, everything points to a decision by Flick that will unsettle the entire culé midfield.

Pedri and Gavi hugging
Pedri and Gavi hugging during a match | Europa Press

Pedri and Gavi stay on the sidelines

Pedri is the best midfielder in the world and the matches he is playing this season are the perfect reflection of that. Many people said he wasn't useful due to his lack of physical consistency: he was almost always injured. Fortunately, Hansi Flick's methods have fit perfectly with him.

Since Hansi Flick and Barça decided to subject him to a physical study in the summer, Pedri has developed all the facets he was lacking. He hasn't been injured once more and has become the key piece of the Ciudad Condal team, which is alive in all the major competitions. Meanwhile, Gavi returned a few months ago from a ligament tear that had kept him practically a year away from the field.

Upon returning, Barça was already in a great moment and Hansi Flick has prioritized other stars ahead of him. Even so, Gavi has perfectly assumed his role and when he takes the field, he gives it his all, as if absolutely nothing had happened. Now, some statements by Hansi about Eric García suggest that we will see him in the pivot position before Gavi and Pedri.

A player smiles and gives a thumbs-up in approval at a stadium.
Eric García posing in front of the camera | @FCBarcelona

Hansi Flick and Eric García

Recently, Hansi Flick has spoken publicly and has spoken in favor of Eric García, who has had a secondary role this year. "I'm surprised by Eric García's level, he can also play as a right-back. He is important both in the locker room and on the field. I'm happy to have him."