Rodri names Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi as toughest opponents in career
givemesport.com — November 20, 2024, 04:01 PM UTC
Manchester City midfielder Rodri named Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi as the toughest players he has faced in his career. He highlighted Salah's challenge, especially at Anfield, and praised Messi's overall impact on matches. Rodri, who is currently sidelined for the season due to a knee injury, has faced many top players, including Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. However, he chose Salah for his Premier League experience and Messi for his legendary status. In their encounters, Rodri has faced Salah 13 times, winning five matches, while he has met Messi eight times, winning only once. Rodri's selections reflect the high level of competition he has experienced throughout his career.