Chelsea coach claims people who rate Lloris 'live in a dream world' | OneFootball

When it comes to Hugo Lloris and his talent, people ‘live in a dream world’, according to Chelsea goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon.

Despite Lloris helping France lift the World Cup this summer, his compatriot believes PSG stopper Alphonse Areola, who kept a clean sheet for Les Bleus against Germany last week, is superior to the Tottenham star.

“People live in a dream world when it comes to Lloris a bit too much, but for me Areola is above,” Lollichon explained, as reported by MailOnline.

“Against Germany, he was positionally very good and in his ability to come out. It’s the basis of all goalkeepers, but not everyone does it well. He’s pro-active in his anticipation.”

While Lloris was in the running for the Golden Glove award in Russia and considered one of the best keepers in the Premier League, Lollichon insists Areola is the better player and number one in France.

“I didn’t wait until Thursday to discover Alphonse. For me, he’s the best current French goalkeeper. He has all the characteristics to be France’s No 1,’ he added.

“The height, ability with ball in his feet, wingspan, his diving ability, footwork. He’s the most adapted to how they play.”