(ANSA) – MADRID, AUGUST 13 – Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he was surprised by the absence of Toni Kroos from the list of those selected for the Ballon d’Or. “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 Real Madrid players, I can understand that” joked the coach, speaking of his German midfielder. Real starts the championship tomorrow evening, at the home of the newly promoted Almeria.
“But Valverde, Militao, Alaba … they all deserve to be there.
All of them had a fantastic season. I’m not talking about winning the Ballon d’Or, but they deserve to be on the list, “insisted Anelotti. The Brazilian Vinicius is one of 30 candidates for the trophy, which will be awarded on October 17.” He scored the winning goal in our 14th. Champions League, he had an incredible season … But unfortunately for him this season we already have the winner at home … “added the coach, alluding to Karim Benzema, great favorite to win the first Ballon d’Or in career. (ANSA).
Source: Ansa
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