Rodri praised: Pedri and Yamal s Golden Ball are expected

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Before the Club World Cup Manchester City and the match, Manchester City midfielder Rodri was interviewed by the media and shared his views on the Golden Ball Awards and potential opponents in the knockout round.

Last year, Rodri successfully won the Golden Ball Award and became the focus of football. Speaking of the ownership of this year's Golden Ball Awards, he said: "The competition for the Golden Ball Awards has always been fierce, and many outstanding players have opportunities. I have always paid attention to Spanish players. Pedri's performance this season is amazing. Yamal also showed extraordinary potential in limited playing time. As for who will eventually fall, we will wait and see." Pedri's performance in Barcelona this season is stable, and both midfield organization and offensive connection play a key role; Yamal, as a new star of Barcelona, ​​is young, but the skills and confidence shown on the court are eye-catching. Rodri's recognition of them also reflects his optimism for the younger generation of Spanish players.

At present, Manchester City and Juventus have both locked in the group qualifying quota ahead of schedule, and the knockout opponents have become the focus of attention. Rodri said: "As Enrique said, it is not surprising that no team is willing to meet a Brazilian team. South American football, especially Brazilian football, has always had strong strength. In the Club World Cup, the Brazilian team performed well, which brought great challenges to each team. We are entering the end of the season. Although the pace of the game is different from the regular season, the players of the Brazilian team are strong. They carry the high expectations of fans and have huge fans behind them, which makes every team they face. However, we are also fully considering various possibilities and making every effort to deal with it." Previously, the Brazilian team showed strong dominance in international competitions. Its unique football style and superb skills have made many European teams suffer. Rodri's remarks also reflect Manchester City's emphasis on potential opponents in the knockout stage.

In addition, Rodri also talked about his recovery. He has been working to recover since his ACL injury to the ACL earlier last season. Rodri said: "I feel very good and I am very happy to participate in the Club World Cup. This is an excellent opportunity for me to get back in shape. Although there are still a few months left before the best level, I am gradually recovering and looking forward to contributing more to the team." In the first two rounds of the Club World Cup, Rodri received about 30 minutes of substitute appearances, and Guardiola also said that he would gradually increase his playing time according to his condition. As the game progresses, Rodri's return will undoubtedly enhance Manchester City's midfield strength and inject strong impetus into the team's journey in the Club World Cup. Faced with the upcoming final round of the group stage with Juventus and the more intense knockout round afterwards, the entire Manchester City team, led by core players such as Rodri, is actively adjusting their state and moving towards the goal of the Club World Cup championship.