Czech Republic skipper Tomas Rosicky believes that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 is not the best player in the world, and dismissed the notion that his side will be the underdogs against Portugal in the quarterfinal on Thursday.
The Real Madrid ace, who won the World Soccer Player of the Year accolade in 2008, fired 46 goals for the Spanish Giants last season, to help them pip http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 to the La Liga title.
In http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753, he inspired his side to an impressive 2-1 win by scoring a brace, consequently earning them a quarterfinal meeting with the Czechs.
His heroics against the Dutch have led many to think that the maverick winger will be the key to his country’s chances in the European Championships, with the Czech manager Michal Bilek having already divulged his anxiousness over how to keep him quiet in
the game.
However Rosicky, who remains doubtful for the quarterfinal due to an injury, was not willing to allow http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734 to get into his head, insisting that even though he is a very good attacker, he does not extend a helping hand towards the defenders.
While talking to reporters, he said: “He’s a good attacker, but he doesn't want to defend. Sometimes you can be so good you can afford not to help the defence and just score goals. But is he the best player in the world? I don't know if he is worthy.”
As the Seleccao boost numerous star players in their team, many have lablled them as the favourites to get the better of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Czech-Republic-c2882 on Thursday.
However, the 31-year old had a different say on the matter, as he felt that there will be very little to choose between the teams at the knock-out stage of the tournament, and some small details will decide the outcomes of the games.
He added, “People say Portugal are the favourites, but how do you recognise a big team? Especially out here, all the teams are strong and only small details will decide who wins… we feel we have a chance to go through even against Portugal.”
Portugal and Czech Republic have faced each other two times since the division of Czechoslovakia in 1993, with both the teams tied at one game apiece in their head to head record.
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