The setting doesn’t matter. The timing doesn’t matter. Cristiano Ronaldo will never like to go out of exchange. And as the Portuguese is a very expressive guy, it could be noted that he did not like that Andrea Pirlo replaced him 15 minutes before the end of the cup match against Internazionale (Juventus won 1-2).
While there was no alarming tantrum (he even shook hands The Architect), it was very evident that he did not like his DT’s decision. And the truth can be understood. The Funchal born is insatiable. And with the spaces that could be in the final stretch of the game, it is clear that he would have liked the option of looking for a new hat-trick (he signed a double).
Pirlo, coach of the Bianconero club, was questioned about the episode with CR7. The Italian’s explanation was short and concise: his maximum reference needs rest. You should think about dosing it well because, in February, the Old lady has a brutally demanding schedule.
PIRLO: “WITH CRISTIANO WE HAVE TO THINK ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND KEEP IT”
“Champions of this type always want to play in a match like this, but we also have to think about the championship and keep it for a few minutes. Tonight was very good ”.
“Can’t Ronaldo come out? There is no contractual clause, he is an important player for the team, he knows it and he can also catch his breath to always be on top ”, declared, as collected Sky Sports in its Italian version.
Undefeated data. Cristiano Ronaldo registers 22 goals and 4 assists in 24 games played this season with Juventus. And to think that he is 3 days away from his 36th birthday. Insanity numbers.
Did you know…? Cristiano Ronaldo has already scored in Serie A, UEFA Champions League, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italia this season. Warranty.