The Spanish legend hails both the midfielders as champions for their respective teams, but believes that superior adaptability makes the Juventus-man a more valuable asset.
Spanish legend Luisito Suarez has expressed his belief that Andrea Pirlo is more competitive than Xavi Hernandez, owing to his wider skill-set and better playmaking capabilities.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 are set to go against each other in their first group match of Euro 2012 on Sunday, and the two midfielders will be seen jostling each other for domination in the midfield.
Suarez clarified that he has an undying love for both Spain and Italy, and it will be hard for him to choose what side he is on.
A deep-lying playmaker himself, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 player shed some light on his comparative assessment of the two players that form the pivot for their respective teams.
The 1960 Ballon d’Or winner stated that Xavi and Pirlo are two players that have exhibited a lot of class in their art, and are experts of being at the right place at the right time. The Inter Milan legend stated that the respectable experience and impeccable
technique of the two footballers make them champions for their respective teams.
However, the veteran asserted that the superior range of skills of the Juventus midfielder makes him a better player.
While talking to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the 77-year-old said:
“I have to point out first that Italy is my home, but my heart is Spanish. These are two champions with a great sense of positioning and know how to pick the right moment to start a move. They both have experience and technique. They are similar players,
but in my view Pirlo has more of a range, can spread the play more and seek the longer passes.”
Suarez admitted that Xavi gets fewer passes wrong but pointed out that unlike the Catalan, Pirlo possess the ability to pass long and make more penetrating and dangerous passes.
The Spanish legend stated that at the end of the day the Italian playmaker is more complete, is better at free-kicks, and is more determined at making tackles for his team.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque, and suggested that the fact can be seen manifesting itself when the two players come face to face in the upcoming Euro clash.
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