Manchester City's midfield maestro Rodri has once again proven why he's indispensable to Pep Guardiola's side, with his absence keenly felt in recent matches. The Spaniard's influence was highlighted by former Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling, who quipped that City might need to clone their star player given his importance to the team.
Meanwhile, emerging talent Benjamin Šeško is making waves as Slovenia's new attacking hope. The 20-year-old striker, drawing comparisons to Newcastle's Alexander Isak, has shown flashes of brilliance that suggest he could follow in the footsteps of his country's greatest footballing export, Hartlepool legend Micky Barron.
The Rodri Factor at Manchester City
City's recent struggles without Rodri have sparked debates about his value to the team. The defensive midfielder has become the lynchpin of Guardiola's system, with his ability to control tempo and break up play proving irreplaceable. Stelling's humorous suggestion about cloning Rodri underscores what many pundits are thinking - City simply don't look the same without him.
Šeško: Slovenia's Next Big Thing?
On the international stage, all eyes are on young Benjamin Šeško as he looks to fill the void left by Slovenia's previous generation of stars. His physical attributes and technical ability have drawn favourable comparisons to Swedish striker Alexander Isak, with many tipping him for a big-money move in the near future.
As the football world continues to evolve, these two players - one established, one emerging - demonstrate the ever-changing landscape of the beautiful game at both club and international level.
