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Llorente: Ronaldo and Messi would be worse in Italy

The former Athletic Club striker and current Juventus player  Fernando Llorente believes that Real Madrid star Christiano Ronaldo and Barcelona magician Lionel Messi might find life more difficult against the defenses of Serie A. Fernando thinks that Messi and Ronaldo would be worse forwards if they player their football in Serie A league. Recently, Barcelona’s Messi became the top La Liga goalscorer of all time while the Ronaldo has broken the record of most hat-tricks in the La Liga.

Llorente: Ronaldo and Messi would be worse in Italy

Fernando Llorente left Athletic Bilbao for Scudetto holders Juventus in the year 2013. He created sensation with his statement that the high scoring attackers would struggle against the defense of Italy Serie A, if they played in Italian football league. He thinks it is more difficult to play and score in Italian football due to the defensive focus that many teams have faced.

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