Rodri apologizes to Valencia and praises Barcelona after Feyenoord win | OneFootball

The newly signed midfielder Rodri Hernandez remained a part of the starting eleven as FC Barcelona took on Feyenoord to open their UEFA Champions League campaign. He helped his team get a convincing 5-1 win in this match.

“I want to apologize to everyone who may have felt offended by my words, both players and fans. I have already spoken to my friend Gayà to apologize. It was a reaction of surprise. I hope Valencia can return to where they belong.”

Meanwhile, he also expressed happiness with the win against Feyenoord:

Rodri addressed concerns that he and Pedri are not compatible in the same midfield:

“It is very easy to play alongside Pedri and link up with him. You have to adapt, but not to Pedri; rather, to the new mechanisms of the pivot position. Playing with footballers like Pedri makes things easier for you, not more difficult. I don’t understand the opinion that we don’t complement each other well. We understand each other wonderfully; we have been playing together for a long time.”

The Spaniard recognized how the fans’ support has allowed him to adapt to his new team better:

“Everything is much easier that way. I’m here to show the player I am, perform at the level they expect and help my teammates grow.”

The midfielder also commented on what he will be bringing to the team:

“This is a long season… I’ve come to bring that calmness and composure.”

These are still only early days, but Rodri Hernandez is already proving valuable for Barcelona. Hopefully, he will continue to remain a key part of the team for several years to come, and maybe prove to be the decisive factor as the Catalans look to win another UCL title this season.