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Role model Reus has earned more respect than Messi & Ronaldo - Sammer

The Borussia Dortmund star's determination to overcome repeated injury problems in his career serves as "lessons for life", says the ex-BVB coach

Marco Reus' persistence and patience during his injury nightmares commands more respect than the "God-given" abilities of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, according to former Borussia Dortmund coach Matthias Sammer.

Reus has had to endure torrid luck with injuries over the last few years, with the German particularly struggling last season and during the current campaign.

After missing the first half of last season with a pelvic problem, he then went on to rupture a knee ligament in May, keeping him out until early February.