Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon brackets Henrik Larsson with Cristiano Ronaldo, and believes in the Champions League.
The Bianconeri number one spoke to Scottish newspaper the Daily Record, and revealed he holds the former Celtic striker in extremely high regard.
“Over my career I have played against some of the best strikers there have ever been,” Buffon explained.
“Both Ronaldos, Roberto Baggio, Zlatan Ibrahimovic – and I can honestly say Larsson is not out of place in those names.
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon brackets Henrik Larsson with Cristiano Ronaldo, and believes in the Champions League.
The Bianconeri number one spoke to Scottish newspaper the Daily Record, and revealed he holds the former Celtic striker in extremely high regard.
“Over my career I have played against some of the best strikers there have ever been,” Buffon explained.
“Both Ronaldos, Roberto Baggio, Zlatan Ibrahimovic – and I can honestly say Larsson is not out of place in those names.
“I faced him against Celtic and Sweden and he was a player to fear, he was very special.
“Celtic got his best years and I am sure the fans will always remember how fantastic it was to have one of the best players in the world for so many seasons.”
The Old Lady are looking to reach a first Champions League final since 2003 in tonight’s second leg against Real Madrid, and Buffon believes they can win the tournament.
“The career I have had has been incredible, winning the World Cup and many trophies with Juventus.
“The one that still evades me is the Champions League. Dreams do come true though, I know that. We have to believe we have a real chance this season.”
Finally, the Italian international discussed playing in Scotland, and credits the country for Rino Gattuso’s ‘scary side’.
“Rino always joked he got his education in Glasgow.
“There was truth in it. Anybody who has played against Celtic or Rangers knows how physical they can be and players don’t come more physical than Rino.
“We all loved him but he could be scary sometimes and I am sure playing in Scotland made him the player he turned into.
“I do understand why so many players talk about the atmosphere at Celtic and Rangers
“It is very intense. The only place I can I can compare Glasgow with is Istanbul at Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.”