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Guardiola enjoyed the full joy as Man City demolished Juventus. |
"It's been a very, very long time since I've seen this kind of performance from Man City," Guardiola shared. "Last season, I still believed our squad was very strong, but a series of injuries caused things to go downhill. We lost our energy. So, being able to gather here, to talk more, to reconnect – that's incredibly valuable."
According to Guardiola, the most important thing is for players to instinctively understand the correct way to play without needing to review footage or be constantly reminded. "This is the right path. There's no need for much explanation; they feel it from within," he concluded.
Guardiola was also surprised by Rodri's excellent fitness: "The question is, which team wouldn't miss one of the best players in the world ? He knows exactly what to do with the ball, and has a great personality. I didn't expect him to play for more than 45 minutes, but Rodri told me to give him a few more minutes. And when the second half started, we controlled the game better. I think he's ready for the next game."
Rodri is not just an outstanding midfielder. He is a key player, a playmaker, and the tactical brain of Man City. And for Guardiola, such an asset needs to be preserved with absolute patience. With a packed schedule and immense pressure surrounding him, Guardiola is not rushing but is gradually bringing Rodri back into the team.
Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d'Or while playing for Man City and became the best defensive midfielder in the world under Guardiola. However, he was sidelined for much of the 2024/25 season after suffering a ligament injury in the match against Arsenal last September.
As for Man City, they defeated Juventus 5-2 in the final matchday of Group G of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Guardiola's team will face Al Hilal in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ on July 1st.
Source: https://znews.vn/rodri-khien-guardiola-ngo-ngang-post1564139.html
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