Do you feel like you are stuck in Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadow?
I can assure you that I am not. I have the job of providing goal assists and have three to my name so far. Everyone must understand what his role is. Everything Cristiano has done in recent days was his own doing. He has performed his job well and the team has benefitted. Who do you connect with the best on the pitch so far? Everyone. Not just one player. This team has a lot of talent. I have an easy time playing with Xabi Alonso, Cristiano, Benzema, Raul, Higuain and Lass. I mention them because they are who play closest to me. I forgot to mention Granero. He is great. We have scored two goals together. On Thursday Pele said that Messi is the best player in the world and that you are the most complete player. Pele is a legend and right now Messi is the best. Football goes in phases and Messi won everything with Barcelona this year and was the best. I won it all two years ago and Cristiano last year. I hope I win another Player of the Year award. I have a lot of respect for Pele’s opin
