Pedri is, most likely, the best midfielder today, and the season he's having is the perfect reflection of that. The Canary Islander was heavily criticized in the past, but he's proving that no one can take his place. He's been indispensable for Flick from the beginning and it has been evident in every match.
The Barça has become one of the best teams in the world, and the matches they're playing are making headlines worldwide. The management has taken the right path, and their bets have proven to be the most accurate. Now, Pedri has spoken about the highest individual accolade, the Ballon d'Or.
Pedri's season and his statements
Pedri has been injured many times, and this has made part of the fans distrustful, thinking he could never maintain consistency. Luckily for the culés, this preseason made the Canary Islander step up; something that has been reflected on the field. The star underwent a biological study in the United States to see the evolution of his musculature.
Thanks to this study, Barça's coaching staff was able to design specific training sessions to prevent and avoid injuries. Since then, Pedri has become a clear candidate for the Ballon d'Or. Every time Pedri gets the ball, the fans applaud and cheer him.
Recently, Pedri spoke to France Football, and his statements made headlines worldwide in just a few hours. The midfielder stated: "It's always been my dream to lift the Ballon d'Or: when the season ends, there will be time to talk about it."
The rest of Pedri's statements
About Rodri: "I was very happy that he won it because, besides the season he had, I really enjoy playing alongside him in the National Team. He's a player who controls the game very well, he's everywhere on the field." It's likely that he will try to follow in his compatriot's footsteps, and it's only a matter of time before he presents himself as a real option.
Finally, he concluded with: "Now there's a month left, and the focus is on the team, on winning the three titles, which is what really matters." His statements make it very clear that, although he doesn't say it explicitly, he trusts he'll be nominated for the Ballon d'Or.