Published 13:27 IST, January 20th 2020

"Cristiano Ronaldo creates some problems, but solves 100 others," says Maurizio Sarri

Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri hailed Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese International scored twice to extend their lead over second-placed Inter Milan.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

Defending Serie A champions Juventus defeated Parma on Matchday 20. y did it courtesy of a brace from Cristia Ronaldo. victory secures Juventus’ four-point le over Inter Milan. Manr Maurizio Sarri was visibly delighted with his star player’s performance and commented on same.

Also Re | Cristia Ronaldo schools Chris Smalling as Juventus defeat AS Roma: Watch

Advertisement

Cristia Ronaldo solves 100 problems: Maurizio Sarri

While speaking to Sky Sports Italia, Maurizio Sarri hailed Cristia Ronaldo as a champion in his team. He said that he sometimes creates a problem for him, but he solves 100 problems too. He also asserted that rest of team has to revolve around him. However, Sarri was frustrated at his players’ unimpressive form in front of goal. He hoped that team’s mental intensity could be improved. He also stated that he disliked seeing his players dribbling in team’s own half in last few minutes. He asserted that he would prefer if his team conceded on a counter-attack rar than in ir own penalty area.

Also Re | Lionel Messi having more Ballon d'Or awards than Cristia Ronaldo anys Maurizio Sarri

Advertisement

Cristia Ronaldo scored twice against Parma

Cristia Ronaldo continued his goal-scoring form when his shot got deflected in 43rd minute. However, it ended in net. Parma scored equaliser in 55th minute after Andreas Cornelius scored a towering heer after coming off bench. In 58th minute, Ronaldo scored second of night after a brilliant cross from Paulo Dybala.

Cristia Ronaldo’s brace against Parma meant new records for Portuguese International. Ronaldo has w found net 11 times in his last seven consecutive Serie A games. He is also only player to have scored at least 15 goals in five major European Leagues for 14 seasons in a row.

Advertisement

Also Re | Cristia Ronaldo insists ' controversy' with Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri

Juventus have a four-point le over Inter Milan in Serie A

victory marks Juventus’ furr le in Serie A with 51 points. Inter Milan h to settle for a draw against Lecce. Second-placed Inter Milan have bagged 47 points from 20 games. Juventus will next play against AS Roma in quarter-final of Coppa Italia on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 (January 23 IST).

Advertisement

Also Re | Cristia Ronaldo has scored against EVERY Serie A side he's played against

 

Advertisement

13:27 IST, January 20th 2020