Rodri: “Without Fekir I see more”

Rodri Sanchezinternational sub 21 of Real Betisis gaining more and more popularity in the squad coached by Manuel Pellegrini, especially after the injury of Nabil Fékir. This campaign he played 28 games with the green and white jersey for a total of 1,786 minutes, scoring two goals and providing five assists. “Without Fekir I’m playing in a more suitable position for me. I’m more visible. That’s the position that stands out the most to me and best suits my qualities”, commented Rodri in an interview with RTV Betis.

Rodri is a profile of a footballer similar to Fekir or Canales. “I am a bit of the cut. There is no cut in the squad like Nabil or Canales and probably if he is not there, the one most similar to that cut is me. It is normal that they ask me. I try to do the best possible and I hope for some day reach his height”, commented the man from Extremadura to the Frenchman. At the same time, he appreciates the confidence Pellegrini has given him. “From the beginning, this year I have more opportunities. The coach gave me confidence,” said the midfielder, who also shined in the U21 team: “Everything will be fine. Things are going well for me at Betis, also in the national team with the new coach, so I’m very happy and enjoying these moments”.

Rodri scored a great goal the other day in the sub 21 against Switzerland, although in his retina he kept what he did to Real Betis at El Molinón in the Cup. “Very good goals, with the ones that come out, you stay like the fans. I outline for the left foot and the long post. I see the space, they leave me as an angle and I take advantage of it. I hit it hard, if not , the goalkeeper reaches you. In the video you can hear the noise of the ball. But I think the most beautiful It was the one in Gijón (in El Molinón, in the Copa del Rey with Betis), because of the cut, the driving. I finished with the right. It’s more complete” .

Wait for the sanction against Canales to be reduced

Rodri also made reference to the recent four-game ban on Canales: “He’s fine. Waiting for the resources and for justice to be done. I think it’s a bit excessive, also because of the season stretch. He could be placed earlier. , he was injured. It’s not anyone’s fault. Things could have been done differently, not so hard. We hope it will be reduced or eliminated. Hopefully.”

Rodri assesses the Champions League entry options for Betis: “This year Sevilla have fallen, who are in that position at this point. And this year we are at the door, with Real Sociedad, Villarreal. It’s Possible. It’s a sign that Betis is growing, it’s another step, it makes us valuable and financially it’s handy for the club”.