""After all the setbacks he went through, Rodrigo is back at a high level. I've said before that he is the best in the world, but also on those same occasions that we are very fortunate.""
""In that position, the number 6 role, we have the two best players in the world: Rodrigo and Martin [Zubimendi]. So I will get ahead of a question you are probably going to ask: can they play together? Of course they can play together.""
Rodri and Zubimendi faced off in the Carabao Cup final, where Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-0. Both players joined the Spanish national team camp afterward, preparing for friendlies against Serbia and Egypt. The debate over their compatibility in the national team has been prominent, with coach Luis de la Fuente asserting they can play together. Despite this, he has primarily utilized them separately, with Rodri being a key player in the squad.
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