Ronaldo credits Ozil for form

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has praised Mesut Ozil, claiming the German’s presence as a team-mate has improved his game.

Ozil joined the Blancos from Werder Bremen prior to last season, and has become an important first team member.

Ronaldo said he is very pleased to have the attacking midfielder at his side at the Bernabeu.

“Yes, Mesut has made me better. If you have great players around you, your play becomes stronger,” Ronaldo was quoted as saying by Kicker.

“Ozil is fantastic. He can read the game and knows when he needs to play the pass, when he should take a dribble – that’s simply class.”

“We have a really good connection and this is still getting better. I love to play with him, he is fantastic.”

Ronaldo added that he still has room for improvement in certain areas of his game.

“Well, you never know your limits. And of course I can do a few things better,” the Portugal international said.

Ronaldo has scored 13 goals in 11 Liga encounters in the 2011-12 campaign.