Toni Kroos has broken his silence on his tackle on Pedri and insisted he did not intend to hurt the Barcelona star during Germany’s quarter-final tie with Spain at Euro 2024.
Pedri had to go off in the opening exchanges of the match after a very hefty challenge from Kroos.
The Real Madrid man managed to escape a booking for his tackle, with Spain boss Luis de la Fuente saying afterwards it should have been a red card
Friday’s defeat to Spain was Kroos’ last as a professional, and he’s now written a lengthy post with a brief mention of Pedri at the end.
“In this way, still very important to me: forgiveness and get well soon to Pedri! Logically it wasn’t my intention to hurt you. A speedy recovery and all the best. You are a great player,” he wrote on Instagram.
Pedri has been diagnosed with a knee sprain following Kroos’ tackle and it remains to be seen when he’ll be able to return. Spain’s win means they face France next for a place in the Euro 2024 final.
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