July 13th 2024.
Former England and Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand recently shared his thoughts on the current state of football, specifically naming Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri as the "most valuable player in football." As we approach the highly anticipated Euro 2024 final, Ferdinand recognizes Rodri's incredible impact on the game.
Since joining Man City in 2019, Rodri has become one of the most successful players in the world. He has been an integral part of Pep Guardiola's team, helping them secure four Premier League titles and the coveted Champions League trophy. Additionally, Rodri played a crucial role in leading Spain to victory in the Nations League last year and now, he is a key player in La Roja's journey to the Euro 2024 final.
As Spain topped Group B and defeated strong opponents such as Georgia, host country Germany, and World Cup finalists France, Rodri has been one of the standout players of the Euros. With his exceptional performances, he has caught the attention of Ferdinand, who praises him as the "best conductor in the game" and believes that he is currently the most valuable player in the world.
Ferdinand expressed his admiration for Rodri on The Rest is Football podcast, saying, "Rodri is just above everybody. He almost looks like the teacher on the pitch and everyone else are pupils, that's how it feels to me. He's got a real calm authority about him." This level of composure and leadership on the field is what sets Rodri apart from his peers.
As Rodri prepares to face off against England in the Euro 2024 final, he will have the opportunity to go up against some of his club teammates, including Phil Foden, John Stones, and Kyle Walker. However, Rodri is confident in his knowledge of English football, having spent time in the Premier League, and is well aware of the strengths of the Three Lions squad.
In an interview with AS, Rodri shared his thoughts on England, saying, "They have a very talented team, players who can unbalance and who can control all aspects of the game. They defend well, they can attack you, they are good at set pieces. We have to work on how to hurt them. We have our weapons, we are confident that we can beat them."
One of Spain's "weapons" at the Euros has been their teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal. And Rodri, who has been impressed by his maturity and potential, believes that he has a bright future ahead of him. "I see a maturity in him that I don't know if I've ever seen before, honestly. And I see potential, a player... I couldn't tell you Lamine's ceiling. We'll know in a few years. In five or six years, we'll see. In one or two years, he'll be one of the best in the world," Rodri shared.
Despite his immense talent, Rodri also admires Yamal's humility and team-oriented mindset. He believes that these qualities, combined with his skills, will make him one of the best players in the world in the coming years. With players like Rodri and Yamal, Spain has a strong chance of winning the Euro 2024 final against England. Football fans around the world eagerly await this highly anticipated match and can't wait to see what these talented players will bring to the field.
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