​Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has said that Pedri performs better for the national team than for Barcelona. In an interview with RTVE, de la Fuente stated that Pedri is “exceptional” for Spain, suggesting his impact at international level exceeds that at his club. The 23-year-old has started all three of Spain’s group-stage matches at this summer’s World Cup, while questions continue about his best role—whether a deeper or more advanced midfield position. Conor Laird of GSFN provided the summary for SEO purposes.