Wojciech Szczesny: Ronaldo leaving? Juventus are not worried
Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has said he and his team-mates are not worried by Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction to being substituted against AC Milan.
The superstar was replaced by Paulo Dybala just 10 minutes into the second half on Sunday, prompting the former Real Madrid attacker to walk off the pitch and down the tunnel. Dybala went on to score Juve’s only goal after 77 minutes to claim three points in Serie A.
It was the second consecutive game in which Ronaldo has been substituted by Maurizio Sarri, but Szczesny said the team are not worried by rumours the Portuguese could quit Turin.
Speaking to Tuttosport (h/t Football.London’s, the stopper explained Ronaldo’s reaction was understandable:
“Ronaldo leaving? We are not worried, when a player of this level is removed from the pitch it is normal to get angry. He is a great player, but in this period, he is not doing very well.
“I think it is normal for a champion to get a little angry when he leaves the field. He will return in better physical condition and, as he has always done, will make the difference in the phase decisive of the season.
“We all know the qualities and personality of Cristiano.”
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