Manchester City legend Yaya Toure claims former Barcelona team-mate Rafael Marquez was TEN times better than Gerard Pique

Manchester City legend Yaya Toure claims former Barcelona team-mate Rafael Marquez was TEN times better than Gerard Pique
Manchester City legend Yaya Toure raised eyebrows by naming five forwards in his ultimate dream team on Monday Night Football.After analysing his former sides convincing 3-0 win over Wolves, the Ivorian was asked to name his best XI with Jamie Carragher and host David Jones.Yaya Toure, right, has lavished praise on his former team-mate Rafa Marquez2
Yaya Toure, right, has lavished praise on his former team-mate Rafa Marquez
Toure, middle, claimed Marquez was ten times better than Gerard Pique (left)2
Toure, middle, claimed Marquez was ten times better than Gerard Pique (left)
The 35-year-old’s claims about one of his former Barcelona team-mates made the biggest headlines though, insisting that Rafael Marquez was 10 times better than fellow defender Gerard Pique.Toure explained: Marquez was a tough defender.“I don’t think people remember him because he didn’t play in England.But maybe if you want to remember him, go to YouTube and you check Rafael Marquez, Barcelona, No 4, what a defender.

TOURE'S DREAM TEAM

Ederson;Vincent Kompany,Carles Puyol,Rafel Mrquez;Andrs Iniesta,Leroy San,Sergio Agero,Lionel Messi,Thierry Henry,Samuel Etoo,Didier Drogba.He was 10 times better than Gerard Pique. Ten times better. Believe me.’He was so so good. If you watch him on YouTube, you’ll see. I’ve been in love with him.” Manchester City trio Vincent Kompany, Leroy Sane and Sergio Aguero were all included in Toure’s team.However, Barcelona legend Ronaldinho and maverick forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic failed to make the cut.

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