Andrea Pirlo, technician of Juventus Turin, gave the Dutch reason this Monday Ronald Koeman, helmsman of Barcelona, and considered “wrong” to choose “who is better among” the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo and the Argentine Lionel Messi, on the eve of the duel between the two in the Champions League.
“Koeman is right. It would be wrong to say who is better between Messi and Cristiano. They are two phenomena that give a show to millions of fans every time they play. It is not correct to say who is better, we just have to thank them, “he said. Pirlo at the press conference prior to the Camp Nou match, in which Juventus must win at least 3-1 to advance to the round of 16 as group winners.
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He said it after Koeman, at his press conference, he refused to choose a favorite.
“They have been the best for the last fifteen years. They are different players who have fought to score goals, to win titles, it is not a question of who is better, “he said.
Pirlo also reported that the veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 42, could be a starter at the Camp Nou event.
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“Gigi is better, she has recovered from her injury. I could play tomorrow (for this Tuesday) because it deserves this scenario. I do not believe in the crisis of BarcelonaHe has a new coach who is working on his ideas, “he said.
The Italian coach is clear that his team will have to suffer at the Camp Nou and considered that this grief is an opportunity to grow, without focusing too much on the ambition to come first.
“This match is important above all for our growth and confidence. Being first is important, but our performance is even more so”
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