Rodri reveals what Pep Guardiola did to make him one of the best in the world

Rodri is for many the best midfielder today. The Spanish from Manchester City has positioned himself in an important way as one of the great midfielders in the world and many even consider him as a candidate to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or. However, it is an extremely difficult scenario to happen. Despite this, the Spanish player is aware of the moments he has had to go through, as well as what Pep Guardiola has done to make him among the best in the world.

"I come from touching 100 balls in a game in all positions. I have lived with a player like Busquets, I have become a player alongside him and knowing that he had a difficult time. I did not know Busquets and I saw that he did the same as me, I even played at first with my shirt tucked in. I want to be better than Busquets,” Rodri confessed after comparisons with one of the best midfielders in history, and also of the Spanish team.

Since Rodri landed at the English club, Guardiola was clear that he had found a player with very similar characteristics to Busquets, although with some differences such as speed or vision of the game. Rodri took control of the midfield and his football growth under Guardiola has been spectacular. The player's level has had an extremely evident increase. Furthermore, the confidence that he transmits on the field of play in the absence of the injured Kevin De Bruyne, means that the player achieves important records.

Rodri's words about Pep Guardiola

"He's the most influential coach of my career. He's elevated me to a level I didn't know I could reach. When you get used to him, I say 'Why don't they do this', I see everything much easier. "He gives you a toolbox and you have more tools than the rest...", Rodri said in a talk for COPE. Furthermore, he confessed that Lionel Messi is the great favorite to win the Ballon d'Or over Erling Haaland, Rodri and other players.