Post by Judith Schembri on Apr 9, 2007 15:06:27 GMT 1
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has waded into the debate over Francesco Totti and Cristiano Ronaldo.
There have been a lot of comparisons drawn between the two in the wake of their teams' quarter-final clash, with opinion firmly divided. Zola - a former Chelsea man - has chosen to side with compatriot Francesco Totti.
"If you could mix the characteristics of the two, then you would come up with the ideal player," began Zola, speaking to Il Romanista.
"But the Portuguese international does not have the tactical intelligence and vision of Francesco.
"Besides, he is still in his first real year of confirming his qualities.
For me Ronaldo remains a man who belongs on the flank and has great potential, but he does not possess Francesco's instinct for goal."
He also called for respect to be shown towards Roma, who has impressed against Lyon and Manchester United already.
"Everyone must respect Roma," continued Zola, who is now working with the Italian Under-21 squad.
"They proved that this team can play on a par with any side in the world. Sir Alex Ferguson certainly did not expect to find Roma so strong and on form, so he was surprised."
Nahseb din tinteressakom hbieb.
There have been a lot of comparisons drawn between the two in the wake of their teams' quarter-final clash, with opinion firmly divided. Zola - a former Chelsea man - has chosen to side with compatriot Francesco Totti.
"If you could mix the characteristics of the two, then you would come up with the ideal player," began Zola, speaking to Il Romanista.
"But the Portuguese international does not have the tactical intelligence and vision of Francesco.
"Besides, he is still in his first real year of confirming his qualities.
For me Ronaldo remains a man who belongs on the flank and has great potential, but he does not possess Francesco's instinct for goal."
He also called for respect to be shown towards Roma, who has impressed against Lyon and Manchester United already.
"Everyone must respect Roma," continued Zola, who is now working with the Italian Under-21 squad.
"They proved that this team can play on a par with any side in the world. Sir Alex Ferguson certainly did not expect to find Roma so strong and on form, so he was surprised."
Nahseb din tinteressakom hbieb.
