Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has revealed the difficulty he faced when defending against Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Tough-tackling defender Antonio Rudiger has claimed it is difficult to defend against strikers like Victor Osimhen and Manchester City's Erling Haaland.
The Real Madrid man has faced both players on several occasions and says he constantly relishes the challenges posed by these matchups.
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Rudiger on defending against Osimhen, Haaland
“Defending against tough opponents? It is what I live for. Those are the moments I love – when all odds are against you when everyone talks against you.
"This is how it was with Haaland. I live for those moments.
“It is tough to defend against tall players like Erling Haaland or Victor Osimhen, but I prefer to play against players of this height – rather than players like Lionel Messi for example,” the 30-year-old said.
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