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Real Madrid Must Not Rely Solely On Cristiano Ronaldo - Sporting Director
After losing their first game of the season, Miguel Pardeza wants more of a team effort going forward...
06-Oct-2009 7:20:50 PM
Real Madrid must not rely on Cristiano Ronaldo to win them games and Manuel Pellegrini is capable of steering the team to success, the club's sporting director has stated.
Miguel Pardeza has reacted to all the criticism that Los Merengues have endured since losing to Sevilla, and issued a warning of his own to the players.
With many pundits and fans stating that without Ronaldo the side looks blunt, the director called upon the rest of the squad to ensure that they perform in every game.
“Cristiano is great player who can decide a game, open up a game, but a club like Real Madrid cannot afford to depend on only one player. It should be above individuals,” Pardeza told daily El Mundo.
Pardeza believes that Madrid have to accept that despite the huge outlay in the summer a team cannot be bought and that Pellegrini is the right man to mould the squad.
“It has taken Barca almost 20 years to achieve their success, their style,” he continued.
“The demands and expectations are one thing, but the reality is something else.
“However much you push a team, it needs time. We have made our choice and the logical thing is to back it. Pellegrini is capable of driving this Ferrari.
“He doesn’t lose his cool easily and this is positive. In a club as difficult as this it is good to have steady nerves.”
Lucas Brown, Goal.com
Miguel Pardeza has reacted to all the criticism that Los Merengues have endured since losing to Sevilla, and issued a warning of his own to the players.
With many pundits and fans stating that without Ronaldo the side looks blunt, the director called upon the rest of the squad to ensure that they perform in every game.
“Cristiano is great player who can decide a game, open up a game, but a club like Real Madrid cannot afford to depend on only one player. It should be above individuals,” Pardeza told daily El Mundo.
Pardeza believes that Madrid have to accept that despite the huge outlay in the summer a team cannot be bought and that Pellegrini is the right man to mould the squad.
“It has taken Barca almost 20 years to achieve their success, their style,” he continued.
“The demands and expectations are one thing, but the reality is something else.
“However much you push a team, it needs time. We have made our choice and the logical thing is to back it. Pellegrini is capable of driving this Ferrari.
“He doesn’t lose his cool easily and this is positive. In a club as difficult as this it is good to have steady nerves.”
Lucas Brown, Goal.com
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