Finally handed the keys to Spain's midfield at a major tournament, Rodri Hernandez has driven the side to the verge of Euro 2024 glory.
Finally handed the keys to Spain's midfield at a major tournament, Rodri Hernandez has driven the side to the verge of Euro 2024 glory.
"We have Rodri, who is a perfect computer, he administers everything, the emotions, all the moments in a magisterial way – that's a great help for everyone," said De la Fuente after Spain's 4-1 last-16 win over Georgia. "Sometimes 20 or 30 seconds of telling people to 'calm down' is more productive than going back on the attack," explained Rodri after the game.It was Spain's organiser-in-chief who scored the equaliser before the break to put La Roja back on track as the minnows' defence crumbled.
Former City teammate Ilkay Gundogan has recalled the studious Rodri's long chats with Guardiola after training, always looking to improve. At 6-foot-3 and boasting a steely frame, Rodri has brought Spain's 'Busquets role' into the modern era and helped revive a nation in the footballing doldrums for much of the decade since their Euro 2008 and 2012 wins and 2010 World Cup.
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