Buffon hails Celtic’s Forster

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes that Celtic counterpart Fraser Forster can become one of the best shot-stoppers in the world.

The Italian star stated that the Englishman is at the same level as the game's elite youngsters and compared Forster with Manchester City’s Joe Hart and Manuel Neuer from Bayern Munich, following his impressive displays in the Champions League this season.

“Of course I know about Fraser. I watch all the top young goalkeepers in the world and I'm sure he can become one of them,” Buffon is quoted as saying by Sky Sports.

“The top three young goalkeepers in the world for me are Hart, Neuer and Sirigu. It will be one of those three who will go on to be the best in the world but if Forster keeps on playing like he is there is no reason he can't be close to or even in that group.”

“In a goalkeeper I don't just look for the great saves but for the authority and confidence he shows.”

“As a goalkeeper you can make only one or two mistakes a season if you want to be the best.”

“It's in the big games where you see character because that is where you are most likely to make mistakes. I have seen both games he played against Barcelona now and not only did he make great saves he looked confident. He didn't look like a goalkeeper who was going to make a mistake.”

Buffon and Forster will meet in February when Celtic and Juventus clash against each other in the Last-16 round of the Champions League.