Published 21:15 IST, November 24th 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't get any special treatment at Juventus, claims manager Pirlo
Andre Pirlo spoke with the reporters before Juve's clash with Ferencvaros and revealed how Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't get any special treatment at Juventus.
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Cristia Ronaldo does t receive any special treatment from manr or club, insists Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo. Ronaldo, who is with Serie A giants and training under he coach Andre Pirlo has me a fantastic start to season. Despite contracted coronavirus, Cristia Ronaldo has come out all guns blazing this season. Portuguese ace has registered eight goals in his first six games of Serie A campaign. On Saturday, former Real Mrid forward scored a brace past Cagliari which took his tally up to 29 out of Juve's 59 Serie A goals in 2020.
Pirlo opens up about Ronaldo's treatment at Juve
Speaking with press before Juventus’ Champions League game against Ferencvaros on Tuesday, Juve he coach Andre Pirlo cleared air and mentioned how five-time Ballon d'Or winner is treated similarly to any or Juve player. Speaking about Ronaldo, Pirlo revealed how Portuguese forward does t receive any special treatment by club or coaches due to his superstar status.
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Speaking with press, Juve coach said, “I haven't challenged [Ronaldo] on set-pieces yet. I treat him like I treat all or players. I'm always available on and off pitch. It's easy to have a good relationship with humble people. I'm like that. I behave with him – a champion – like I do with [Gianluca] Frabotta or [Malo] Portava, who are two young players. I do same things I was used to doing when I was a player."
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Ronaldo's stellar form for Juve
This season, Ronaldo has scored eight goals in Serie A campaign. All of those goals have been scored from inside box. forward has a staggering conversion rate as he has converted 75% of his big chances this season. UCL game this week will probably be first time Andre Pirlo has chance to start all three of his star attackers toger. trio of Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata has t been able to play toger as each individual faced various difficulties and injuries during campaign.
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Ronaldo missed four matches for Juve in October after testing positive for coronavirus. On or hand, Dybala suffered from injuries and poor health. Argentina forward is w back to match fitness and will be hoping to hit ground running. Morata also needed some time to settle in after he moved to Turin in September
Speaking with reporters on Monday, Pirlo said how he has been thinking about trio from start. He shared how unfortunate it is for Juve to have never h m toger in good condition. Pirlo also mentioned how team is looking at different solutions.
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Pirlo said, "Dybala was injured, Morata wasn't re right at start, Ronaldo h Covid... y trained toger for a few days. w, we'll try to balance team, and n we'll look for a solution to let m play toger, if possible."
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Andre Pirlo’s Juventus are scheduled to host Ferencvaros in ir fourth UEFA Champions League group st match. Currently sitting second, Juventus will be looking to get three points and cover gap against table-toppers Barcelona.
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21:15 IST, November 24th 2020