‘Truly special’ – Barcelona’s Pedri hails PSG star ahead of UCL clash

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Barcelona star Pedri has early this week revealed his appreciation for the talents of a member of the midfield ranks at upcoming opponents Paris Saint-Germain. The player in question? Vitinha.…

Barcelona star Pedri has early this week revealed his appreciation for the talents of a member of the midfield ranks at upcoming opponents Paris Saint-Germain.

The player in question? Vitinha.

The headline fixture of the upcoming Champions League gameweek is of course set to play out at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday evening. The matchup in question will see two of European football’s very best, in PSG and Barcelona, lock horns.

Amongst a host of talking points heading into the matchup is the impending battle in the middle of the park, where two players long compared and contrasted by fans will go toe-to-toe.

The engine room pair in question, namely Pedri and Vitinha, have been viewed as two of world football’s standout performers in their respective roles for several years now.

Speaking during an appearance in front of the media on Monday evening, the former was therefore drawn on Vitinha’s abilities. And Pedri was full of praise in his response:

> “Vitinha is a truly special player. He’s one of the best, if not the best, when it comes to creating play and keeping possession. He brings so much to PSG with the ball, and when he’s not there, you really notice his absence. I love facing players like him.”

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