Pep Guardiola, the manager of Man City, often doesn’t hesitate to praise his players in front of the media.
The Spanish tactician is known for always speaking highly of his players in public, revealing their main qualities.
Among those he holds in high regard at Man City, there’s a certain Rodri, the Spanish defensive midfielder.
The former Atletico Madrid player has become a crucial player in his manager’s tactical setup, and Guardiola struggles to find a replacement for him.
The Spanish midfielder has been playing consecutive matches in the Premier League and the Champions League for two seasons without rest.
He only misses games due to suspension. His presence in the heart of the game clarifies his team’s football so much that his manager can’t even afford to rest him. Even the signing of a certain Kalvin Phillips, nicknamed the “English Andrea Pirlo,” two seasons ago couldn’t convince Man City’s manager to take Rodri out of the starting eleven at times.
He’s been the most utilized player by Pep Guardiola among his squad for two seasons, and the former Barcelona coach would even love to have a second player like him.
“Rodri has no tattoos, no earrings. Look at his hair, he really looks like a defensive midfielder! A defensive midfielder should look like that.
If I had two players like him, I would love it. I love his mentality, his personality, his character,” said the former Bayern Munich coach.
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