Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris hails Gianluigi Buffon – “he’s the kind of player who can inspire you”.
Spurs face Juventus at Wembley this Saturday, and the French number 1 is looking forward to facing the Bianconeri and Italy captain.
“There is something special and it’s difficult to describe it, but he’s a player who can inspire those around him,” Lloris told Tottenham’s official website.
“Juventus have had so many legendary players and there is still one there in Gianlugi Buffon.
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris hails Gianluigi Buffon – “he’s the kind of player who can inspire you”.
Spurs face Juventus at Wembley this Saturday, and the French number 1 is looking forward to facing the Bianconeri and Italy captain.
“There is something special and it’s difficult to describe it, but he’s a player who can inspire those around him,” Lloris told Tottenham’s official website.
“Juventus have had so many legendary players and there is still one there in Gianlugi Buffon.
“When I was younger I was completely a fan. He’s the kind of player who can inspire you and when I was 15, 16, that kind of player and Iker Casillas as well, they both started so young and that was an inspiration for me.
“I wanted to start young as well and that’s what I did.
“After 16 seasons [at Juventus] he shows he has the same ambition and motivation as in the past.
“To stay at the top at that age means you have to work harder than others and that’s why he’s the best. In terms of longevity, it’s amazing what he’s done.”