Maresca on Rodri: 'A Top Player That All Teams Would Need'
Short overview
Enzo Maresca commented on Manchester City missing Rodri, calling him a top player who just won the World Cup and Ballon d'Or, and said it's not about whether they miss him or not.
Enzo Maresca has addressed Manchester City's situation without Rodri, praising the midfielder as a world-class talent.
“Well… Rodri is a player that just won the World Cup, Ballon d'Or - a top player that all teams would need,” Maresca said.
He added: “It's not about if we miss Rodri or not.”
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