Guardiola:
“Rodri will be good at the 2026 World Cup with Spain, next season – he will be the best Rodri”. “This season, it will be how you handle it, step by step. It’s normal. For one year, he’s been on the massage table. The body changes, the rhythm changes…”. https://t.co/jHg6K92aQN — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) Oct 3, 2025
Rodri’s evolution perfectly mirrors Spain’s new generation — patient, methodical, and built for longevity. After a demanding season and recovery phase, 2026 could be his peak moment. If he maintains his rhythm and physical balance, we might witness the most complete version of Rodri yet — the tactical brain and the engine of Spain’s World Cup campaign.
Steven Gerrard:
“In my prime, I would be a starter for current clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, PSG, Napoli. I’m not sure for Barcelona as I wouldn’t fit their style of play.”
Gerard’s statement isn’t arrogance — it’s realism. In his prime, his reading of the game, leadership, and defensive timing were elite enough for any top club. Modern football may have evolved tactically, but players with his intelligence and composure remain timeless. The fact he questions fitting into Barcelona only proves his awareness — not every legend belongs in every system.
Rúben Amorim:
“Criticism is normal… we cannot run away from the results”. “We had six games this season, and we have lost three. And if we lost against Arsenal because of the system? It’s your job to make the opinions”
Rúben Amorim’s honesty stands out in modern football — no excuses, just accountability. His words reflect a coach who understands that criticism is part of growth. Three losses in six may raise eyebrows, but his tactical courage and openness to feedback show why he’s one of Europe’s most promising young managers. The system isn’t the problem — evolution is.
Rúben Amorim carries on: “Nobody here is naive. We understand we need results to continue the project”. “We will reach a point that is impossible for everyone because this is a very big club with a lot of sponsors. So the balance is really hard”
“It’s a dream for me to be here at Man United and I want to continue. I want to fight for this”. https://t.co/Li0OLfeER6 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
