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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo needs to be spoiled and pampered, says Hugo Sanchez
The Mexico legend is of the opinion that the 2011 Fifa Ballon d'Or runner-up needs the affection and support of the home fans in order to showcase his talents
17 Jan 2012 13:13:00
By Stefan Coerts
Cristiano Ronaldo - Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid player Hugo Sanchez has voiced his opinion that attacker Cristiano Ronaldo needs to be pampered and spoiled in order to perform at his best level.
The Portugal international has been criticised by the club's faithful for his unimpressive outings against Barcelona, but the 53-year-old has stressed that the forward needs support.
"Cristiano Ronaldo has to be cuddled and pampered. You have to be careful with him and spoil him," said Sanchez in an interview with RNE.
"We all know his character, so we can't act surprised now all of a sudden. He's always needed support, and gets that affection from his coach.
"If he can start scoring goals again then the fans will soon share the coach's feelings again."
Real Madrid are set to face Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.
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The Portugal international has been criticised by the club's faithful for his unimpressive outings against Barcelona, but the 53-year-old has stressed that the forward needs support.
"Cristiano Ronaldo has to be cuddled and pampered. You have to be careful with him and spoil him," said Sanchez in an interview with RNE.
"We all know his character, so we can't act surprised now all of a sudden. He's always needed support, and gets that affection from his coach.
"If he can start scoring goals again then the fans will soon share the coach's feelings again."
Real Madrid are set to face Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.
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