Raphinha hails Pedri as Barcelona’s best player

Brazilian Raphinha said ahead of the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Atletico that Pedri is the most important player in the Barcelona squad, as he is the “heart” of the team.

Spanish midfielder Pedri is going through one of the best moments of his career this season and is one of the most important players of a Barcelona team that is aiming to win the treble at the end of the season.

Raphinha, who has been another key player in the ‘Cules’ impressive season, praised the great contribution of the Spain international, calling him “the heart of the team”.

“Pedri doesn’t have many assists, he doesn’t have a lot of goals… but for me, he’s the most important player on our team. I think he is the heart of the team,” he told reporters.

In addition, the Brazilian stressed the importance of Hansi Flick in his improved performance at the club, as the German made it clear to him that he would be important in his project from the first day he arrived at the Barca bench.

“Hansi Flick has been very clear with me since day one: he told me that he was counting on me, that I would be a very important player. I think that changed my mindset a little bit about whether or not I was going to leave,” he concluded.