Manchester City star Rodri Hernandez has rejected claims from his former manager that the Premier League is short of defensive quality, following the Argentine’s comments on Monday evening.
The pair crossed paths at Atletico Madrid for a single season before the Spanish midfielder made a big-money move to City, where he continues to grow into one of the finest midfielders in the world.
On Monday, Simeone had claimed he could win the Premier League due to the lack of defending, and Rodri was asked about it on Cadena SER.
“Here I disagree with Diego. But I also tell you that he may be right because not all teams play in the same way. I play in a team that I guarantee you, they defend for 90 minutes. In all games. So it is not my case. ”
“But hey, maybe other teams do play more one-on-one and can leave more space, but it is a league that I think is quite hard, defensive and tough,” Rodri explained.
No doubt Rodri does have to face banked defences more often than not under Pep Guardiola, given the disparity in quality and resources between them and the majority of the opposition. Simeone was more likely speaking in general terms, and perhaps more about the quality of defending. It is certainly true that almost all teams in La Liga are well versed in closing off space and making life difficult for all opponents, no matter where they are in the table.
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tidbdilosy
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I think you are not having sufficient knowledge for Man City It doesn’t matter to score 4 goals But the most important thing is to get three points I agree with Rodri’s statement, we can’t compare La Liga with primier league Guys Are you agree with me ?
Peaceking1234
493
It doesn't change the fact Rodri💎 is the Best CDM in the World💯💯💯 , Simply WORLD CLASS👑💯🔥
AlexanderMadrid
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Chelsea and Manchester city are the best club in EPL in this 21 century, So entertaining themselves with a 4:4 draw doesn't mean that Chelsea or Manchester city defends is not good enough. This same Chelsea and Manchester city has recently kicked out ATM from the UCL. This is EPL brother Diego if ATM happens to be in the premier league they'll be dragging 16th and 17th with Bournemouth and Luton Town.
H3LiØs
306
if this Rodri fired back before the 4-4 match, I would believe him, but let's be serious, city defenders are overrated
AFaixal
263
Maybe Simeone should take over Man Utd from ETH
xanta
207
bro thinks playing like Burnley can make you win EPL. arteta tried it in 2021/22 season lol. Why did you think Mourinho ran away? in EPL defensive system is mainly for small teams. moreover 3 different EPL teams have won in the last 5 UCL. I'm still waiting for ATM and other laliga team asides rm and Barca
maturidikxith
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best CDM right now🔵