Super Eagles Winger Samuel Chukwueze Names Barcelona Star As His Favourite Midfielder

• Samuel Chukwueze has hailed Barcelona midfielder Pedri, suggesting that the youngster is the best
• The 19-year-old Pedri has been in sublime form for the Blaugrana this season and has a goal to his name so far
• Sharing a picture of himself and Pedri, Nigeria’s Chukwueze seems to adore the Spaniard’s style of play

Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze has suggested that Pedri, who plays for rival La Liga club Barcelona, is probably the best in the world right now.

Chukwueze, who has been in fine form for Villarreal this season, took to social media to hail the Barcelona star.

Having played ten matches in all competitions so far this season, Pedri has managed just one goal, but with no assist.

However, he has been brilliant in the middle of the pack for the Catalan giants, who are now top of the La Liga standings ahead of eternal rivals Real Madrid by goals difference.

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Soccernet reports that Pedri, a quick and creative player, has brought finesse into the midfield for Xavi Hernandez’s men.

Chukwueze is also enjoying a decent start to the 2022-2023 campaign. The 23-year-old has a goal, and two assists in three Europa Conference League matches for Villarreal.

The Nigerian winger shared a photo of himself and Pedri and captioned it: “The best midfielder in the world? Pedri”.

Barcelona woes continue

Meanwhile, Barcelona’s financial woes could suffer another major dent if the Catalan club fails to progress from the UEFA Champions League group stage.

UEFA is set to reward teams who qualify for the Round of 16 with €9.6 million, while quarter-finalists will be awarded €10.6 million and semi-finalists will get €12.5 million.

The La Liga giants have endured a disappointing start to their 2022/23 Champions League campaign, losing two of their three opening group games, and they stand a chance of getting eliminated early.

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Barcelona must now win their three remaining matches to be sure of qualifying for the Round of 16 or risk getting eliminated from the Champions League group stage for the second consecutive season.

Pedri says Messi is more complete than Ronaldo

Sports Brief earlier reported that Pedri has given his opinion on the unending debate on who is better between Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG’s Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo and Messi are considered the greatest players of this generation as players have won the prestigious Ballon d'Or award a combined 12 times since 2008.

Pedri paid his respects to both legends but picked former Barcelona star Messi ahead of Ronaldo because he believes the Argentine is a more complete player.