Wales can handle Cristiano Ronaldo, claims defender
James Chester is confident Wales will handle Cristiano Ronaldo in their Euro 2016 Semi final showdown.
Chester, who played along with Ronaldo at Manchester United has hailed Portuguese’s professionalism and spirit, however he feels Wales has what it got t stop Real Madrid man.
“He was at United when I was a young lad and I just remember what I took from him,” said Chester.
“How good a professional he was, how he looked after himself.
Wales can handle Cristiano Ronaldo, claims defender
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“It’s something I’ve taken through my career and it’s took me as far as I’ve got.
“Just watching him really – I’m well aware of how fortunate I am to have come through that club at that time.
“To watch players like him and see how they behave has been massive for me throughout my career.”
Despite their historic run in the Euro 2016, Wales will head in to Wednesday clash as underdogs, but Chester believe they will beat Portugal.
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“They’ve had to go to extra time twice, that’s of benefit to us.
“If we play like we did against Belgium, and like we did against Russia, we’ll be a match for anyone.”
On missing important players through suspension: “They’ve started every game for us so far and will obviously be a big miss,” Chester said of the suspended pair, who picked up their second bookings of the tournament against Belgium.
“Aaron has undoubted ability but how much work he puts in maybe gets overlooked.
“Ben has been our stand-out defender in the tournament so far, but the big thing we’ve got in this squad now is strength in depth.
“We have players to come in who have played at the top level, so hopefully it won’t hamper us too much.”
“All the lads who haven’t played have been great,” said Chester.
“I know myself how difficult it is to be watching every week, but their attitude has been great.
“They’ve looked after themselves well and whoever comes in will do a good job.”