'I now know why Ronaldo has
five Ballons d'Or' - Matuidi
impressed by new Juventus
team-mate
Goal.com
2 September 2018, 11:12 GMT
'I now know why Ronaldo has five Ballons
d'Or' - Matuidi impressed by new Juventus
team-mate
The 33-year-old may not have scored for
Juventus in his first three games, but his
team-mates are already in awe of his work
rate and determination
Blaise Matuidi says he has a better
understanding of why Cristiano Ronaldo has
won five Ballons d'Or in his career, hailing his
new Juventus team-mate as a "working
monster".
Juve lured the Portuguese star to Turin this
summer in the most high-profile move of the
summer as they look to maintain their
dominance of the Italian league and improve
their chances of Champions League success.
The 33-year-old is yet to find his first goal for
Massimiliano Allegri's team so far, drawing a
blank in victories over Parma, Lazio and
Chievo.
But former Manchester United and Real Madrid
star Ronaldo is expected to get off the mark
before too long after scoring 44 times in as
many games last season.
And Matuidi has already been impressed by
the five-time Champions League winner and is
enjoying playing in the same team so far.
"He's the best player in the world, and it's a
lot of fun playing with him," the French
midfielder said.
"He's a working monster. He arrives first and
leaves last. He's working and working ... I've
never seen that and I understand better why
he has five Ballons d'Or."
Despite Ronaldo's lack of goals, the Bianconeri
have a perfect record after three games in
Serie A and face Sassuolo in their next game.
The Italian giants have been drawn in a group
with Ronaldo's former side United as well as
Valencia and Young Boys in the Champions
League.
Their European adventure begins at the
Mestalla when they visit Valencia in September
19.