Pep Guardiola recently compared the impact of Rodri’s absence from Manchester City’s squad to that of Michael Jordan’s departure from the Chicago Bulls. Guardiola expressed frustration over the team’s struggles, particularly their recent loss to Juventus, and attributed the issues to a challenging schedule rather than factors like training, rest, or player fitness. He emphasized that when City won multiple trophies, they had fewer injuries and more stability.
I don’t know whether he’s trying to avoid answering the question or if we are getting a defender or a DM or a striker. Anyways, he ends up talking about Chicago bulls and comparing Rodri to Michael Jordan🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/spbySb2EBv
— Guardiolita (@rodrisonfire_16) December 13, 2024
He drew a parallel to Jordan’s time with the Bulls, noting that after Jordan’s retirement, the team struggled to replicate their success, despite having a strong roster. Guardiola pointed out that missing a key player like Rodri, who was considered the best player in England last season, leaves a significant void in the team. He believes that once players like Rodri return, City’s form will improve.
Guardiola has long admired Michael Jordan and other sporting icons like Tiger Woods, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic for their skill, charisma, and ability to dominate their respective sports. He previously mentioned that watching Jordan play in the ’90s was something he never wanted to miss, as he felt such greatness was a rare occurrence.