Rodrigo Hernández is widely regarded as one of the best, if not the best, midfielders in the world due to his exceptional skill and intelligence, both with and without the ball in his possession. The Spanish international player has maintained an outstanding level of perfomance for several years under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, who specifically requested his acquition five years ago and is delighted with the player. Demostrating his top form under the Catalan coach, Rodri has consistently been a key player to watch since his time in the Spanish League.
Already in Villarreal , as well as in the lower divisions of Atlético de Madrid , the Madrid native proved to be a differential player and a key piece of all the teams he went to. Under the orders of Diego Pablo Simeone , Rodri made an impressive leap in his game and his quality and little by little he was forging himself until he became the footballer we know today. Being the Argentine coach one of the most influential in his sporting career, the Spanish midfielder wanted to remember his former coach in a recent interview with the Spanish National Team .
What Rodri Hernandez learned from Cholo Simeone
If there is one thing that characterises Diego Pablo Simeone, it is his competitive gene and his way of living the matches and giving intensity to the team's play. Without a doubt, all his pupils have given a good account of this, something that Rodri himself applauded, because he thinks that it made him mature as a player and as a person. In addition, the Madrid native also stated that he has learned "to be bad, to be a bastard on the pitch", something that Simeone loves, who loves that courage in his players.
Rodri does not hide his devotion to the coach who taught him "to make the opponent suffer for 90 minutes ", which helped him "to really know what competitiveness is". Simeone was a turning point in the footballing development of a European Champion , being fundamental in shaping him in the high pace of competition in today's football. Aside from praise for his former coach, the candidate for the Ballon d'Or also had a lovely gesture towards Atlético de Madrid in his words.
Heart of the mattress
And it is that within the speech given by Rodrigo Hernández yesterday, there was an extract that did not go unnoticed among his faithful and among the fans of his beloved Atlético de Madrid . In the interview in question, the City player referred to the colchonero team as his "home" , emphasizing his return to the Metropolitano after his journey with Villarreal . Reaching the hearts of all the colchonero fans, who hope to have him back in their team, the red and white parish wishes the best to their former player in the Ballon d'Or .
Going for the big prize
His enormous performance with Manchester City and his spectacular Euro Cup with the National Team , where he was chosen as the MVP of the tournament, make him a serious candidate for the Ballon d'Or . The Spaniard has his sights set on the award and has worked hard to be worthy of it, being a differential player both at club level and with Spain . Pending the possibility of lifting the trophy at the ceremony that will take place on October 28 , Rodri will continue working to try to continue being that crucial footballer wherever he goes.