On September 4, Spanish international Pedri attended the team’s public press conference before the UEFA Nations League match.
About Olmo
Before he arrived at the team, I was constantly sending him messages, inviting him to join, as I wanted to play with him. After the Euros, we heard some comments that the two of us couldn’t coexist, but we just laughed it off. We get along well and know each other inside out.
About the Euros
We are the Euro champions, but that’s over now. Now, we need to continue defending our UEFA Nations League title.
About getting injured during the Euros
There was a moment when I wondered why it always seemed to be me, why I was so unlucky. Then my teammates told me to look for the positive side of things. Now I’m recovered, back to 100%.
About changes in the national team
Soccer is largely the same, every coach has their own way. There haven’t been many changes in the team; we’re still together.
About Gavi and Nico
Being with them in the national team is always full of laughter. Especially in the national team, you can’t lose this joy because this happiness transfers from off the field to on the field.
About facing unfair treatment
A lot of what you hear isn’t true. When you become a footballer, you know you live under the spotlight, and people will talk about you.
About criticism outweighing praise one day
My family always warned me that this could happen at any time. No one likes being criticized, but I can handle it because my family gave me advice. Indeed, there are things we dislike because they are lies. People don’t tell you the truth, which hurts, but you have to learn to stay calm. Sometimes, when people recognize me on the street, I don’t even know how to respond, and you gradually get used to these situations.
About advice to young players
I tell them to keep being themselves, they don’t need to look up to others.
About Flick
He asks me to get closer to the center circle to win back possession, then push forward after regaining control. He also wants me to position myself more advanced, which is a role I like, allowing me to receive the ball continuously. All coaches ask me to go forward, but Flick emphasizes organization. Perhaps everything related to Xavi was criticism, and now everything has calmed down. The media criticizes him less, and he brings seriousness. In reality, he loves jokes and is close to the players. He knows how to lead this team and gives hugs to those who need them.
About soccer
Soccer cannot be absent from my life; it’s all in my life, the thing I enjoy the most.
Pedri: Xavi Brought Controversy and Criticism, Flick Has Calmed Everything Down. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/32076.html
