Real Madrid defender, Raphael Varane has talked about how hard it is to keep Lionel Messi quiet, saying it would take more than one player to make that happen.
Messi, who been known to dazzle in the El Classico had a quiet game in the recent 0-0 draw at Camp Nou.
Speaking on it recently, Varane said even if keeping Messi quiet is a tough job, there are still ways to achieve it.
He added that teamwork is needed and he must not be allowed space on the ball else he’ll wreak havoc.
His words, “You can’t defend like you do with others and it takes teamwork. You can’t leave him room,”
“Being a defender of Real Madrid means being able to make very few mistakes. We have 50 meters of field behind us.”
On his role models, “I was inspired by players like Pepe or Sergio Ramos because they are defenders and by someone like Cristiano Ronaldo, who is an example for any footballer,”
“Sergio Ramos has a winning mentality and has great experience.
“[Coach Zinedine Zidane] Is a great example for me due to his serenity, his always positive being. I’ve been here for eight years and every time it’s like starting from scratch. I want to give my best for this shirt.”
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