FCBARCELONA.CAT

06.08.2009 21:32

Pedro fighting for first team spot

David Saura (enviat especial) / Jordi Clos

Barca’s young winger is enjoying some great form this pre-season and is keen to: “continue learning” with the aim of “more games and more minutes this season”, he told a press conference in Seattle.

It’s not the first time that Pedro Rodríguez has shone in pre-season – his performances in the Tour of Scotland last summer earned him a starting place in the Champions League qualifier against Wisla , Barca’s first official game of last season’s treble winning campaign.

Twelve months on, and with the confidence that Pep Guardiola’s backing has given him, Pedro is looking for: “more game time to show what I can do”.

More experienced

For Pedro: “this season I’ve got more experience and I’ve learnt a lot more. I want to keep on learning so that I can fit in with the rest of the group and do things right when I get my chances on the pitch”. Right now, he’s more than satisfied with the start to the season he’s made: “I’m happy, working hard and hoping that will continue”,

Guardiola’s backing

With Hleb no longer in the squad, Pedro could well play a bigger part in Guardiola’s plans this season as a clear option on the wing: “the boss knows me and has always shown confidence in me. He knows what I can bring”. Pedro’s not the only youngster impressing this summer, with Jeffren scoring again against Seattle. As far as Pedro is concerned: “all the young players in the squad are doing really well”.