Rodri is the best midfielder on the planet. I’m not talking best defensive midfielder, best holding midfielder, best attacking midfielder. Bring your 10s, your 8s, your 6s, whoever you want. Not a single one of them touches the intelligence, the sheer work this man puts in on that pitch. He’s killing off transitions and counter attacks like it’s nothing while simultaneously being the best metronome in the entire game. The gap between him and everyone else is enormous.
Some friends feel like home. Not cause they fix u, but cause they never ask u to be anything other than urself. u can be quiet around 'em. u can be tired,messy,honest & somehow, even in your worst moments, they still choose u. That’s not ordinary. That’s something to hold close.
Nobody talks about the guy who shows up during your healing stage. The one who’s calm, patient, & genuinely kind. He makes you feel safe in ways you didn’t even realise you needed.
He’s not love bombing or playing games…he’s consistent, steady, and truly sees you.