Former Sporting Lisbon striker Alberto Acosta lavishes praise on Rinaudo – Liga Sagres News
Former Sporting Lisbon striker, Alberto Acosta, has lavished praise on fellow country man, Rinaudo. The ex-Argentina International claimed that he has known the midfielder since his days in Apertura Tournament and with his current performances; he can become
an important player for club and country.
Sporting Lisbon’s Rinaudo has come into the spotlight in recent weeks for his red card suffered against Vitoria Guimarães in early October.
The defensive midfielder was given his marching orders for his tackle on Maranhao early in the first half at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, and it forced the Lions to play the rest of the game, with one man down.
Despite Domingos Paciência’s men claiming all three points, Rinaudo has drawn criticism for his actions. To quell the headlines, recently the Sporting manager backed the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gimnasia-La-Plata-c39425 man, saying that he had no malicious intent in the tackle and
it was an unfortunate incident.
Now former Sky Blue International, Alberto Acosta, has also lavished praise on the defensive midfielder, saying that he that he has already crossed paths with the player in the Argentine league, where he was one of the best.
Speaking to reporters, the ex-forward said that Rinaudo was one of the best players at Estadio Juan http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-c8346 Zerillo, but his move to Jose Alvalade still surprised him.
"I only know what he has done at Sporting. I have already met him in the championship. I confess I was a little surprised with the contract, but he was undoubtedly the best player at Gimnasia La Plata,” he said.
Acosta also said that the 24-year-old had all the attributes to become a top player for both Sporting and the Argentina National team in the future.
“He is extremely hardworking and works a great spirit of sacrifice for the team. But it has been a little difficult for him to adjust in Europe. He can be a crucial player for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 and just like he is at Jose Alvalade,” Alberto Acosta was quoted as
saying.
Although many have backed the talents of Fito Rinaudo, his fiery temper has gotten the better of him and has placed him in some sticky situations. But if he can overcome his problems, he can mature into a great player just like http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alberto-Acosta-c4310 says so.
Tags: