Of strikers from this planet, Aguero was the toughest to mark, reveals Rudiger
Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 04.10.24. | 15:22
Real Madrid defender also tells which Arsenal centre-back would fit Los Blancos squad perfectly
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger opened up about various very interesting topics, including the best attackers he has faced or played with, and a whole lot more.
In an interview with The Inside Scoop, the 31-year-old German international pointed to Karim Benzema as the best he has played with. He described Benzema as a phenomenal striker, noting his exceptional intelligence and talent.
"Benzema. I could say many: Modric, Hazard, Kroos… But I have to say Benzema. He was a crazy striker. His intelligence. He was world-class.”
Reflecting on opponents, Rudiger mentioned that playing against Sergio Aguero tops them all. At least when it comes to those mortals, not extraterestrals...
"Aguero gave me a lot of headaches. It was really difficult to play against him. I would say Messi or Cristiano, but they seem to me to be from a different planet. We are left with human beings."
The former Chelsea centre-back was asked about the name he would like to see in this already amazing Real Madrid squad.
"William Saliba. I am very happy with my current centre-back partner Eder Militao, he has recovered from injury and is coming back to form. But there are a lot of games in the season and it would be great to have Saliba here," explained Rudiger.
Discussing Erling Haaland, Rudiger characterized him as a formidable opponent.
"I think I'm an old-school defender who loves to fight with strikers like him. That guy is a beast. I don't know what he eats or what he does, but he's… Wow.
"When I watch his goals you know that if the cross goes high to the far post you can't beat him. He's a beast. Crazy. He didn't score against us and all that, but he hit the crossbar. It's difficult to prepare yourself," he explained, before concluding: "Few people can match him physically. The only person I’ve seen who can match him is Virgil Van Dijk and Saliba. Well, I did my job."
LA LIGA - MATCHDAY 9
Friday
22.00: (2.90) Leganes (2.85) Valencia (2.85)
Saturday
15.00: (3.15) Espanyol (3.10) Mallorca (2.60)
17.15: (2.25) Getafe (2.95) Osasuna (4.10)
19.30: (3.25) Las Palmas (3.50) Celta (2.30)
19.30: (3.00) Valladolid (3.05) Rayo Vallecano (2.55)
22.00: (1.30) Real Madrid (6.50) Villareal (9.50)
Sunday
15.00: (2.45) Girona (3.45) Ath.Bilbao (3.05)
17.15: (5.70) Alaves (4.00) Barcelona (1.60)
19.30: (2.60) Sevilla (3.25) Betis (3.00)
22.00: (3.40) Sociedad (3.20) Atl.Madrid (2.40)
***odds are subject to change***
