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Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Garcia: This youngster more important for Barcelona than Yamal

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Garcia: This youngster more important for Barcelona than Yamal
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Garcia: This youngster more important for Barcelona than YamalLaLiga

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix Garcia insists Lamine Yamal isn't Barcelona's most important player.

Garcia says that moniker belongs to Pedri.

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On Yamal, Garcia told Sport: "In addition to his abilities, I am impressed by how he handles the pressure. He is under scrutiny, but when he steps onto the pitch he forgets everything and performs.

"I like watching him with the national team: he is incredible. We have to take care of him and take it easy, but every game shows that we can demand a lot from him because he is so good."

However, García thinks that Pedri, 22, is more important for Barça and the national team.

"For me, Pedri is the key: he gives meaning to the game, accelerates or slows down when needed, and improves his teammates.

"He is at an incredible level and makes Barça flow. Then the tactical work of the coaching staff reinforces that, but Pedri makes the difference."

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