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Isaac Cuenca: Victor Valdes is the best goalkeeper in the world
The 20-year-old attacker stated that the Spanish goalkeeper is at the top in the game, while stressing that the Catalan giants are still in the race for the Liga title
23/02/2012 8:52:00 AM
By Luis Mira
Barcelona attacker Isaac Cuenca has rejected criticism targeted at Victor Valdes, whom he described as the best goalkeeper in the game.
Argentina legend Diego Maradona had labelled Valdes 'a bad goalkeeper', insisting that the 30-year-old only shined because of the quality of his team-mates.
"Right now, Valdes is the best keeper in the world, and he is showing this," Cuenca said at a press conference.
The Catalan club are currently 10 points Real Madrid in the race for the Liga title, but Cuenca does not write off his side's chances in the competition.
"We will fight until the end, and we will do it in the best possible way so that everyone can continue to enjoy our football," he added.
Pep Guardiola's contract renewal has been a major talking point in recent weeks, as the 41-year-old 's current deal expires at the end of the season.
"We are not worried, we believe we will renew as soon as possible and we want him to do this," Cuenca affirmed.
"We want him to continue with us, for as long as possible."
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Argentina legend Diego Maradona had labelled Valdes 'a bad goalkeeper', insisting that the 30-year-old only shined because of the quality of his team-mates.
"Right now, Valdes is the best keeper in the world, and he is showing this," Cuenca said at a press conference.
The Catalan club are currently 10 points Real Madrid in the race for the Liga title, but Cuenca does not write off his side's chances in the competition.
"We will fight until the end, and we will do it in the best possible way so that everyone can continue to enjoy our football," he added.
Pep Guardiola's contract renewal has been a major talking point in recent weeks, as the 41-year-old 's current deal expires at the end of the season.
"We are not worried, we believe we will renew as soon as possible and we want him to do this," Cuenca affirmed.
"We want him to continue with us, for as long as possible."
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