""I'm happy for the recognition, but it's of no use to me. I still want to be the same player. "Above all, when you go through this process on a mental level, I want to return to my level, I want to enjoy football again. That's my only goal. "So far I've played two [matches this season] with my club, one in its entirety. I'm going as fast as I can, getting back into shape.""
""Turkey is not a team defined by big individual stars, but by being a very compact unit." "I see them as a very dangerous opponent at home, and they will force us to show our very best." "He's a great player. He has the discipline and mentality that can lead him to become one of the best, if he isn't already," "I spoke to him the other day and told him it was his time, that I was leaving""
Rodri received the Ballon d'Or just over a month after rupturing his cruciate ligament against Arsenal in September, an injury that ruled him out for the rest of the campaign. Manchester City finished third in the Premier League, their lowest finish since 2016-17. Rodri regards the injury as far more significant than the trophy and considers the award of little use while he focuses on recovery. He aims to return to his previous level and to enjoy football again. He has played two club matches this season, one in full, and is regaining fitness. He described Turkey as a compact, dangerous opponent and praised Martin Zubimendi's discipline and mentality.
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