Juventus coach Pirlo: Nothing wrong being reliant on Ronaldo

Football
6 Jan 2021 • 8:12 PM MYT
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Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo insists he has no problem relying heavily on star striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ahead of tonight's big game with AC Milan, Pirlo was asked about being too reliant on the Portuguese great.

"We are trying to exploit his characteristics, to make him tire a little less in the reconquest phase," reasoned Pirlo.

"He is decisive as he was in Real Madrid, in Manchester, in the national team: a champion like this it is normal for him to be decisive and you are addicted to him. We are lucky to have him in the team and that he is able to make the most of the many opportunities he has."

Pirlo added: "(Zlatan) Ibrahimovic changes Milan's way of playing, even if they have other excellent players even when they're not there."