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Rodri proves his class, helping the Man City machine run smoothly. |
In the 5-2 demolition of Juventus in the final round of Group G, FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ on June 27, the Spanish midfielder controlled the midfield with the class of a Golden Ball winner.
10 months ago, Rodri got injured in the match against Arsenal, leading to a series of gloomy days for Man City. But in this comeback, everything changed immediately. In 60 minutes at Camping World Stadium, Rodri not only controlled the ball but also controlled the tempo of the game.
Rodri touched the ball 79 times, completed 94% of his passes, and 100% of his long passes. He won four of his five challenges, blocked a dangerous shot, and contributed comprehensively both defensively and offensively. Those stats are enough to explain why Man City look like a well-oiled machine after months of trouble.
Coach Pep Guardiola did not hesitate to praise his favorite student: "Which team does not miss the best player in the world ? Rodri knows exactly what to do with the ball, the way he plays with confidence and personality is very rare. I did not think he was capable of playing more than 45 minutes, but Rodri said to give me a little more time. And then, when he was on the pitch, we controlled the game much better. That is a sign that he is ready for the journey ahead."
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Rodri makes a big difference for Man City. |
For Pep, the question now is not whether Rodri is fit or not, but how to use him wisely. City's number 1 midfielder may not be the main player, but Pep will calculate to rotate him to maintain his fitness. However, Rodri is still an irreplaceable piece when Man City enters the important stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.
This could be the lifeline for Man City to salvage a terrible season. It's hard to believe, but just a few months without Rodri, Guardiola's team has struggled, dropped points and lost its image of invincibility. Opponents know that with Rodri, Man City are a completely different team - solid, agile and powerful.
Even Juventus coach Igor Tudor had to admit: "Man City is really strong, Guardiola created a team that is both quality and beautiful. And Rodri is the key to keeping everything running."
Rodri may not play every minute in the coming time, but as long as he is there at the right time, Man City will still be the number one candidate to win the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ - a title that can save an entire tumultuous season.
"With a beast ready, Guardiola has the right to continue dreaming, and opponents will have to be more cautious than ever," wrote Marca .
Source: https://znews.vn/quai-thu-rodri-tro-lai-post1564356.html
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