Luis de la Fuente is doing serious damage to Pedri's image in international football. At this point, it would be better if he stopped playing him altogether than to keep misusing him.
Every international competition, Luis de la Fuente plays Pedri as an attacking midfielder, instructing him to run into the box and help behind the striker. It's the same mistake Xavi made with misusing him during his time at Barça until Flick arrived.
This position is best suited for players like Fermín or Dani Olmo, not a player with Pedri's qualities. Pedri's best position is when he's allowed to coordinate between defense and attack — receiving the ball from deep, provide calm and using his creative ability to deliver final passes.
When Pedri covers too much ground in the final third, he gets tired quickly. He's not built like Fermín, who can run into the box and attack the goal. Barcelona fans understand this, but rivals don't care and will judge him based on his output regardless of where he plays.
Every international break, it seems like De la Fuente feels forced to include Pedri in the starting eleven. He's addicted to his Fabián Ruiz and Rodri partnership. It is understandable but he should stop playing the best midfielder in the world in a wrong position.