The current head of Manchester City expressed his belief that Rodri possesses the potential to excel as a manager in the future, lavishing praise on the Cityzens’ standout midfielder. He emphasized the Spaniard’s significance to the team as they gear up to face Liverpool in a highly anticipated Premier League encounter at Anfield this Sunday.
Addressing reporters ahead of the match, the Catalan coach emphasized Rodri’s pivotal role within the squad, stating, “He is a really, really important player. But not just Rodri to make a good process, we need the contribution from everyone.”
Guardiola further commented on Rodri’s background, noting his stints with prominent clubs such as Villarreal and Atletico Madrid. Reflecting on the midfielder’s journey, Guardiola remarked, “Yeah, always we try to figure out how good he will settle with us. He was playing in a big team, he was with Villarreal, and they play well and then after he was at Atletico Madrid, a top team. When you take players from those environments you expect to get someone who is well educated and has personality – but you never know. All teams make mistakes. there are many thousands of reasons why sometimes it doesn’t work. Rodri was a young boy, but now with the experience and the games he has played, he has become a top-class player.”
In response to queries regarding Rodri’s potential managerial trajectory akin to former protégés Xavi and Xabi Alonso, the Cityzens’ manager remarked, “He can be yeah – always I had the theory good holding midfielders can become good managers because they have to see the game in the whole perspective. It depends on the desire they have to do it, of course.”
Following their clash against the Premier League leaders, the reigning English champions are poised to confront Newcastle United in the FA Cup quarter-final on March 16th.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City
Manchester City is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 62 points.
In the last 27 games, it has won 19 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester City won 3-1 against Manchester United.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 62 goals and conceding 27.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Liverpool on Sunday 10th of March in Liverpool. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.
