Barcelona currently lead Europe in recoveries made in the final third, surpassing even Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, a team known for its high-pressing game.
Barcelona’s 48 recoveries in the final third this season are two more than City’s, which speaks volumes about the effectiveness of Flick’s approach.
Amidst all this, Pedri’s contribution doesn’t stop. In addition to being Barcelona’s top player for recoveries in the final third, he also leads the team in recoveries across the entire opposition half.
Pedri has captured possession 37 times in the opposition’s half, slightly ahead of Jules Kounde, who has 36, and significantly more than Marc Casado, who has 31.
Overall, Pedri has made 55 recoveries this season, placing him fourth in total recoveries for the entire Barcelona squad.
How long will it sustain?
Can Pedri maintain the consistency? (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)
When breaking down Pedri’s performance even further, we see that he averages 5.11 recoveries per 90 minutes, a remarkable statistic that highlights his work rate and effectiveness in Barcelona’s pressing system.
The double-pivot he has formed with Casado has proven to be highly effective, offering Barcelona greater control in the middle of the park.
However, with key players set to return from injury, it remains to be seen whether Pedri can maintain his place in the starting XI. As competition for spots increases, Flick will face the challenge of balancing the squad and ensuring that all players remain in top form.
But if Pedri continues to perform at his current level, there is every reason to believe he will remain a key figure in Flick’s plans for the rest of the season.
Stats taken from Mundo Deportivo
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Publish date : 2024-10-05 06:31:50
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