Coach proud of Brazilian footballer’s performance
Head coach Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti after the victory over Borussia D (5:2) in the group stage of the Champions League, he expressed his opinion about the Blancos winger Vinicius Junior. According to the Italian specialist, the Brazilian deserved to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
“I can say that it is rare to see a player who performs like him in the second half. In addition to his goals, he has energy and intensity, an extraordinary character. He will win the Ballon d’Or not because of tonight, but because of last year. There are three goals that will help him win the next Ballon d’Or.
“I think he will be recognized as the best. He also pays a heavy price by raising the issue of racism. But I think he is respected in this country.”
In the game with Bumblebees, the Brazilian scored a hat-trick. In total, Junior has scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 14 games for Blancos this season.
In addition to Vinicius, the main contenders for the Ballon d’Or were the Brazilian’s teammates, midfielder Jude Bellingham and forward Kylian Mbappe, as well as Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
Let us remind you that Ukrainian national team forward Artem Dovbik was nominated for the 2024 Golden Ball. Last season he became La Liga’s top scorer with Girona, and in the summer he moved to Roma.
In the 2023/24 season, Vinicius won the Spanish championship and won the Champions League. In total, the winger made 39 appearances for Real Madrid last campaign, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists.
The ceremony at which the 2024 Ballon d’Or winners will be awarded will take place on October 28. The event will traditionally take place at the Chatelet Theater in Paris.
Source: Sportarena
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