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Milan’s Malick Thiaw: “Lukaku is the best striker I’ve ever faced.”

Andy Mattioli
AC Milan's German defender #28 Malick Thiaw (R) fights for the ball with Roma's Belgian forward #90 Romelu Lukaku (L) during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and AC Milan at the Olympic stadium in Rome on September 1, 2023. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

Milan defender Malick Thiaw gave props to Roma striker Romelu Lukaku for having proven to be a tough opponent over the years.

In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, the German defender was asked about the strongest opponent he’s had to deal with in Serie A and Lukaku was the first name on Thiaw’s mind.

“Without a doubt in my mind I can it’s Lukaku,” answered Thiaw.

“He’s overwhelming. He overpowers you. His legs are twice as big as mine and he always gives you problems.”

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