The 33-year-old may not have scored for Juventus in his first three games, but his team-mates are already in awe of his work rate and determination
Blaise Matuidi says he has a better understanding of why Cristiano Ronaldo has won five Ballons d'Or in his career, hailing his new Juventus team-mate as a "working monster".
Juve lured the Portuguese star to Turin this summer in the most high-profile move of the summer as they look to maintain their dominance of the Italian league and improve their chances of Champions League success.
The 33-year-old is yet to find his first goal for Massimiliano Allegri's team so far, drawing a blank in victories over Parma, Lazio and Chievo.
But former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Ronaldo is expected to get off the mark before too long after scoring 44 times in as many games last season.
And Matuidi has already been impressed by the five-time Champions League winner and is enjoying playing in the same team so far.
"He's the best player in the world, and it's a lot of fun playing with him," the French midfielder said.
"He's a working monster. He arrives first and leaves last. He's working and working ... I've never seen that and I understand better why he has five Ballon d'Ors."
“He is a great player and will score eventually, as he’s very important for this team. He was unlucky this evening, but we will help him and he’s got plenty of time. He was a little annoyed at not being able to score, but it’ll come.”
Despite Ronaldo's lack of goals, the Bianconeri have a perfect record after three games in Serie A and face Sassuolo in their next game.
The Italian giants have been drawn in a group with Ronaldo's former side United as well as Valencia and Young Boys in the Champions League.
Their European adventure begins at the Mestalla when they visit Valencia in September 19.
PotatoMan456
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Ronaldo I think will slow down this season a little bit that doesn’t mean he won’t score. Get ready for the king to shock the world
cheboris26
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when this guys are absent things can't happen for
RQ-HUNO
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It is just the start of the season, he would score soon, no doubt about it & surely show his dominance in his new club just like Real Madrid & Manchester United. He is a fighter!!!!!
Sterzil
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finally someone gets it, I don't know why people are criticizing him just because he hasn't scored a single seria A he needs more time you guys need to understand that the Italian league is way different from other leagues the competition there is intense and difficult..... I believe very soon when the time is right he's gonna start scoring goals.. and thanks matuidi
M_B-7
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Listen haters, Matiudi knows he's the best in the world because he played with him and knows better than any of us. Some thinks that he's over! its not their fault because they judge him on the based of their own limits. They said he's over cause he's old now and that's their weak point. C.Ronaldo is the best cause he knows his limits if he thought like them, he'll never become best player in the world. That's the difference between them and us, their thinking is way better than us. That's why we are still here giving our views on their performances and they are breaking records every day. So, please haters don't give your stupid views cause none of you is a professional football player. Don't take the feeling of a retired Legend and spread your knowledge. Let us enjoy football and you enjoy their play too.
Diybcdorsy
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Ronaldo changed a team after 9 years and he is very used to Real Madrid's playing style and it's also his first serie A. He just needs to get used to Juventus's playing style and make history in this club.
Zee07
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when this guys are absent things can't happen for
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