Jerome Boateng revealed that stopping Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is not easy

Published on: 01 March 2016
Jerome Boateng revealed that stopping Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is not easy
Jerome Boateng trying to outwit Cristiano Ronaldo.

Bayern Munich center back Jerome Boateng uncovered what it’s similar to play against two mega stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

The Germany international was broadly turned back to front by the Argentine wizard last season before he struck a fundamental goal at the Camp Nou when Bayern lost 3-0 in the Champions League semi-finals.

Boateng was likewise on the less than desirable end of a 4-0 drubbing at the Allianz Arena from Ronaldo and co. in 2014, the Portuguese striking twice and controlling his side into the last, where they beat adversaries Atletico Madrid.

Jerome Boateng uncovered that Stopping Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in full pace is in no way, shape or form a simple deed, with Boateng endeavoring to clarify exactly how hard an errand it is.

He said: “With Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, whatever alternative you pick is troublesome on the off chance that they come at you with open space. They’re just so quick.”

The center back likewise pinpointed Neymar as another dubious client for protectors and trusts tallness has huge impact in the Brazilian’s – and Messi’s – amusement.

"Cristiano Ronaldo, he has the tallness, but on the other hand he has mind boggling pace, quality and a decent header. You can’t be languid or got on the heels with those players, since they will win and they will score.”

The 27-year-old kept on stressing the significance of certainty when coming up against the world’s best, who prey on the nerves and shortcomings of their resistance.

More than rate or strategy, however, as a defender you require certainty.

"Ronaldo, Messi, Suarez, Neymar – they can all scent in case you’re hesitant to duel with them. One whiff and after that they annihilate you. So you gotta appear.”

Boateng is as of now out harmed with a crotch damage endured toward the end of January.

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