Published 16:07 IST, November 14th 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo not bigger than Juventus: Patrick Vieira slams Portugal superstar
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has commented that Cristiano Ronaldo is not bigger than Juventus, after his behaviour towards Sarri over his early substitution.
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Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira on Wednesday warned Juventus ace Cristia Ronaldo that he is t bigger than Serie A football club. Vieira me this comment after Ronaldo’s allegedly frowned upon club's manr Maurizio Sarri. Ronaldo was substituted in second half of previous game for Paulo Dybala.
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Juventus will t initiate action against Ronaldo
Ronaldo was subbed off at 55th minute during Juventus’ match against AC Milan. Coming off field, he was visibly frustrated over his substitution. Dybala went on to score winning goal in match. Despite Juventus' win, five-time Ballon D’or winner was seen leaving stium before match ended. This behaviour warrants a two-year ban for Ronaldo, however, Juventus have confirmed that re would be action taken against Ronaldo for his behaviour.
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Vieira has commented on situation saying that this shows how difficult it is to be a coach. He believes that Ronaldo is of a different class, toger with Messi and Neymar, since y are im of football today. He said that it is important to understand cause for Ronaldo’s unhappiness and that it appears that he is going through a difficult period.
Vieira is t surprised to see Juventus always leing in Serie A, as re, player is at service of club, and when things are clear, player can give his best on field. At Juventus, club is real star. Ronaldo was also subbed off in previous Champions League match against Lokomotiv Moscow. Ronaldo has scored just one goal in his last five appearances for Serie A champions and is failing to hit his goal-scoring form of last season. when he scored a total of 21 goals in Serie A. Sarri has denied any rift with former Real Mrid star and suggested that substitution was done keeping in mind Ronaldo’s knee injury.
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12:56 IST, November 14th 2019