Pedri's absence has made Spain's journey to the Europa League a challenging one, but his teammates have not been shaken by it. Rodriguez, the centerpiece of the midfield, showed strong confidence and solidarity in the pre-match conference. He is well aware of the threat of French players such as Mbappe, but at the same time also expressed confidence in the strength of the team, that the Spanish team is capable of dealing with any challenge.
Speaking about young players such as Yamal, Rodney spoke highly of them, saying that they are growing up fast and showing great ability in the game. He emphasized that the team will not compare themselves to the past golden generation, but focus on creating their own legend.
For individual honors such as the Ballon d'Or, Rodriguez says he values team victories more. He believes that soccer is a team sport and individual success should be built on the success of the team. He firmly believes that as long as the team can unite and play at their best, the victory will naturally belong to them.
Speaking about Pedri's absence, Rodri expressed his regret for his teammate, but also said that the team is well prepared. He emphasized that the Spanish team is very solid without the ball and has a solid defense, which is one of their major advantages. At the same time, the team also has a comprehensive ability and rich tactical reserves, able to deal with a variety of game situations.
In conclusion, Rodney said that the Spanish team is a brand new one and that they have shown bravery and fearlessness in the tournament. He believes that as long as the team maintains this spirit and combines experienced players and youngsters, they will be able to successfully deal with the challenges posed by Pedri's absence and do well in the tournament.
