Juventus vs Parma: Pirlo Reacts to Ronaldo’s Failure to,Jump,Block Free-kick
Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo has reacted after Cristiano Ronaldo again faced criticism for an apparent reluctance to commit fully to blocking dangerous free-kicks.
The Bianconeri boss admitted he has a decision to make on Cristiano Ronaldo after seeing the Portuguese fail to perform blocking duties in Juventus’ 3-1 win against Parma on Wednesday night.
Ronaldo’s presence is often needed in defensive walls during free-kicks, given his height and frame.
But the 5-time Ballon d’Or winner has, however, faced criticism of late over his reluctance to perform this role.
FC Porto fired beyond the 36-year-old during their Champions League game to claim a notable scalp and Parma also drilled over Ronaldo’s head in a Serie A outing on Wednesday.
Juventus later won the ma...