Thiago Alcantara selects Pedri among his dream midfield trio

Thiago Alcantara named his dream midfield trio during a conversation with Rio Ferdinand, placing Barcelona's Pedri at the top of his list. Thiago, a former player and current coach, praised Pedri as the best midfielder in the world, comparing his influence on the game to that of Andres Iniesta. Alongside Pedri, Thiago selected Vitinha of Paris Saint-Germain and Declan Rice of Arsenal. This highlights the recognition of Pedri's skill and impact in contemporary soccer.

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