Rodri Hernandez, the Spanish star from Manchester City, is currently enjoying the most successful year of his career. He scored the winning goal for Manchester City in the Champions League final and helped Spain clinch victory in the Nations League. His versatility and ability to contribute effectively are some of his standout qualities.
In an interview with Cadena Cope, Rodri acknowledged Pep Guardiola as the most influential manager in his career, highlighting how Guardiola elevated his game and expanded his skill set. He credited Guardiola for enhancing his tactical understanding and ability to exploit spaces efficiently.
Prior to his tenure at Manchester City, Rodri developed under the guidance of Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid. Simeone played a crucial role in honing Rodri’s competitiveness and hunger for success. While Guardiola and Simeone have different coaching styles, Rodri appreciates the unique aspects each manager brought to his development.
Rodri has taken on a significant role in the Spanish national team, particularly since Sergio Busquets’ departure. Despite Busquets being widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time, Rodri aspires to surpass his achievements.
He expressed his desire to excel even further and acknowledged that aiming to surpass the best pivot of all time is a worthy goal. While Rodri has gained recognition as one of the world’s top midfielders, he understands the challenge of matching Busquets’ remarkable career, which includes multiple Champions League titles, a World Cup, and European Championships. Busquets also maintains a devoted following among fans and many respected managers in the football world.”