Playing with Pedri is Simply Easier, Insists Lewandowski as He Lauds Barcelona’s Technically Fantastic Midfielder

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has added his voice to the growing chorus of admiration for team-mate Pedri, describing the 21-year-old as “technically fantastic” and crediting him with making life markedly simpler for the forwards around him.

Speaking to Polish outlet Pilka Nozna, the veteran No.9—who has shared dressing rooms with multiple world champions and elite creators—singled out Pedri’s unique qualities.

“Pedri is an extraordinary player,” Lewandowski said. “He has enormous potential, is technically fantastic, and the way he moves the ball and sees the game is impressive, especially for a striker. Playing with him in behind is simply easier.”

While acknowledging the calibre of midfielders he has partnered across his career, the 35-year-old stressed that Pedri’s profile is tailor-made for Barcelona’s possession-heavy philosophy.

“Each one brought something different to the table. Pedri is unique in his own way and perfectly suits Barcelona’s style.”

Lewandowski also addressed the recent scrutiny surrounding 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal, rejecting suggestions that the teenager has hit a wall after a sparkling first half of the campaign.

“We may be halfway through the season, but it’s really just beginning for us. And expectations for Lamine are rising. I constantly remind him to take things easy, do his thing, develop, and continue learning,” he advised.

“Fluctuations in form are completely natural for such a young player. And with him, even when he’s having a bad day, he still brings a lot of positive energy to the team and makes a difference.”

Yamal has already contributed 15 goals and 13 assists in all competitions this term and will look to extend those numbers when Barcelona travel to Villarreal on Saturday.