In case you didn’t know…
Ronaldo was substituted for the second consecutive game during the Bianconeri’s Serie A clash against AC Milan on Sunday night. The 34-year-old superstar was replaced by Paulo Dybala ten minutes into the second half, a decision that saw the former Real Madrid star angrily walk straight down the tunnel and reportedly leave the Allianz Stadium three minutes before the end of the game.
Dybala went on to score the winning goal for the Old Lady to put them a point above Inter Milan in the league table.
Ronaldo was previously subbed off during the Italian champions’ Champions League clash against Lokomotiv Moscow last week.
Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri explained his reasons for the substitution after the game, stating that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had been struggling with a knee injury and was taken off to prevent further damage.
The heart of the matter
Szczesny has come out in defence of Ronaldo by claiming that his reaction to the substitution is normal and assured that his teammate will recover in time for the ‘decisive’ phase of the season.
According to AS, the former Arsenal shot-stopper said,
What’s next?
Juventus will return to action after the international break when they face Atalanta in Serie A on November 23rd.
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