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Speaking in an exclusive interview with AS, Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has showered praise on Barcelona ace Gavi, claiming he loves the teenage sensation’s personality and attitude.
Gavi’s name came up during the interview when Rodri was being asked about the bloated fixture schedule and how it was affecting players and leading to more injuries.
The Barcelona midfield sensation suffered an ACL rupture last month while playing for Spain in a game that was a dead rubber.
The La Masia graduate will not play again this season, having undergone surgery to address his ACL injury.
Discussing Gavi’s injury, Rodri, who is a permanent fixture in Spain’s midfield department, said: “Yes, that was a very tough day.”
Commenting on the Barcelona youngster’s heart and how he gives everything on the field, Rodri added: “Gavi is someone who is loved greatly, he has a very strong personality. Sometimes he gets criticised for it, but personally I love it.
“He shows the purity of someone who enjoys playing football by going to the maximum, doing anything for what he loves. He has to improve in some areas, but I like his way of being.”
Moving back to Gavi’s injury, Rodri said: “Football has been cruel to him. In the half-time break [against Georgia] we repeated to him that he’s young and this will make him stronger.
“We were all trying to convince him that he’ll get back to being how he was. Today, you can overcome those injuries. We have the measures to do it. I told him not to rush. It was all very difficult.”
Gavi’s ACL rupture has come as a huge blow for Barcelona, more so with Pedri also struggling with recurring fitness problems. The Catalans are looking to sign a new midfielder in January as replacement, although much will depend on their Financial Fair Play situation.
Source link : https://barcauniversal.com/manchester-city-midfielder-praises-injured-barcelona-sensation-shows-purity-of-someone-who-enjoys-playing/
Author : Michel Durant
Publish date : 2023-12-31 17:19:48
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