“It surprises me a little, because Kroos has had a fantastic season. But it is true that it could be a problem if we name all the players of Real Madrid, I can understand that”, joked Ancelotti in a press conference on Saturday in front of Real. Real Madrid’s first match of La Liga on Sunday (22:00) on the home field of the promoted Almeria. “But Valverde, Militao, Alaba … everyone deserves to be there. Everyone has had a fantastic season. I’m not talking about winning the Ballon d’Or, but they deserve to be on the list”, insisted “Carletto”.
Brazilian Vinicius is one of 30 candidates for the trophy, which will be awarded on 17 October. “He scored the winning goal in our fourteenth Champions League, he had an incredible season … He doesn’t care if he finishes 4th or 9th. Players, for them only victory counts He’ll do better in the future. But unfortunately for + Vini + , this season we already have the winner with us … “, added the Italian coach. A barely veiled allusion to Karim Benzema, the great favorite to win the first Ballon d’Or of his career.
“What we hope for Vinicius is that he will continue on the path of success, with the continuity of last season. He did not stop, he did not get tired, he had an impressive season, scoring many goals, and always be decisive. What we ask of him. is to continue like this “, concluded Ancelotti.
