“We are working much harder than before” – Pedri provides an insight into Hansi Flick's Barcelona
Over the last three years, Pedri's injury struggles have been well documented. The 21-year-old has suffered from regular hamstring problems, and these have significantly affected his playing time since the start of the 2021-22 season.
He was also injured over the summer, although that was caused by a strong challenge from former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos. He has since returned to action for Barcelona, and has managed to start three of the four games played so far this season.
The arrival of Hansi Flick could spark a change, as he said MD that he, and his teammates from Barcelona, are much more suitable because of the arrival of Hansi Flick.
“At the club, we work much more than before. I think that the physical trainers who have come to us are doing very well. We have worked very hard and that shows in the game. The team does not fall after the 70th or 80th minute, but maintain the physical level.
“It's true that I came back later (because of Euro 2024), but those who did the pre-season gave it a lot of work. A lot of strength, a lot of physical work exercises. And when we arrived, there they gave a final push until the games started.”
Pedri: “Yes, I feel liberated under Flick. Even physically you can see that I am much better to be able to do different things. Flick is very good for this, he gives us confidence.”
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The fitness regimen implemented by Flick at Barcelona it could allow injuries to become less of a threat, as muscle strength and endurance should be higher. Pedri is one who would be a great beneficiary of this.
