Mueez Ajao
– Italy Coach Roberto Mancini said Chelsea midfielder Jorginho should win the Ballon d’Or 2021 and stressed the Azzurri must win against Belgium to strengthen their position in the FIFA ranking.
– The Azzurri coach spoke ahead of the match against Belgium at the Allianz Stadium tomorrow, when the two nations fight for third place in the UEFA Nations League.
– The 30 candidates for the Ballon d’Or 2021 were unveiled by France Football, with five Italians on the list and Mancini believes Jorginho, who picked up the Champions League and the European Championship, should win the prize.
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– “They are there because they are good, not because of me,” Mancini said at a press conference when asked who he would vote for.
– “Jorginho should, in my opinion, win the Ballon d’Or. He has won everything and deserves it a lot. It would seem strange to me otherwise.”
– Italy could try something new against Belgium, as the coach said he might give some other players an opportunity to shine for the Azzurri.
– “Trying someone new means giving some other players the opportunity to show their worth,” Mancini added. “It’s important, also because some starters might be missing.
– “Furthermore, tomorrow’s game is also important to strengthen our position in the ranking.”
