Rio Ferdinand has attacked all those who say Cristiano Ronaldo has to run behind opposing defenders and put pressure on players. The former Manchester United figure stressed that the Portuguese goalscorer’s primary objective is to make a difference in finishing and score the goals necessary for his team to win.
«Ronaldo having to press is stupid. We are not talking about Joe Blogss. We are talking about one of the greatest, if not the greatest scorers in football history. It wasn’t bought to run around and put pressure on the opponent. Real Madrid didn’t sign Ronaldo to put pressure on opposing defenses. Why do you want this now? It doesn’t make sense to me. Robert Lewandowski’s main attribute is pressure? When everyone said that Harry Kane was the best number nine in the world, they also said, “He presses amazingly.” Sergio Aguero, best number 9 in the Premier League for years. People said, “He pushes unbelievably.” Never happened. Does Lionel Messi pressure? He doesn’t do any of that», defended the former English international, in statements to The Ahtletic.
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