Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi calls Cristiano Ronaldo “the best in the world” and believes “he’ll help us during the crucial moments of the season”.
The Bianconeri have been open about their ambition to win in Europe this season, and signed the competition’s all-time top goalscorer for €100m in the summer.
“Ronaldo has something different, we’re talking about someone who has won five Ballons d’Or,” Matuidi told Gazzetta dello Sport.
Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi calls Cristiano Ronaldo “the best in the world” and believes “he’ll help us during the crucial moments of the season”.
The Bianconeri have been open about their ambition to win in Europe this season, and signed the competition’s all-time top goalscorer for €100m in the summer.
“Ronaldo has something different, we’re talking about someone who has won five Ballons d’Or,” Matuidi told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“We can say that he’s the best in the world, and having him with us can only make us happy. He’ll definitely bring his experience.
“He’s someone who has won a lot, particularly in the Champions League, and he’ll help us a lot in the crucial moments of the season.
“We’ll see him at work, but this time he’ll be on our side!”
Matuidi isn’t looking to far ahead though, as Juve have a difficult Champions League group.
“Our group is hard, not just because of Manchester United, but also Valencia.
“They’ll be good matches though, we’re prepared, we’ve been working hard in training to give it our all in the league and the Champions League.
“We have a very strong squad, with a lot of players who can express themselves over the season.
“We’ve been joking with Paul [Pogba], we’ve arranged to meet on the pitch in Manchester.”
The 31-year-old scored against Parma, while he provided an assist for France in their Nation League win over the Netherlands.
“The assist is a part of my job,” Matuidi said.
“Maybe the left wing isn’t ideal for me, but I can adapt. I’m ready to give everything for the team. If a goal then comes from my contribution it’s even better.”