Makelele is pleased to see Rodri receive recognition for his talents. He thinks that midfielders like Rodri are essential to a team's performance. Makelele played for teams like Real Madrid and Chelsea, where he achieved great success.

In a conversation with a sports journalist, Makelele also talked about his former coach, Jose Mourinho, who managed Chelsea when Makelele played there. Makelele described Mourinho as a demanding coach who was like a father figure to the team. He believed that Mourinho's strict approach was necessary to discipline the young players and bring out the best in them.

Mourinho's leadership helped the team achieve success, and Makelele thinks that he knew how to get the best out of his players. He saw the potential in them and led the team to victory.