Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala completed third within the Kopa Trophy rankings however is being tipped to win the Ballon d’Or sooner or later by Alphonso Davies.
- Gavi wins Kopa Trophy
- Beats Camavinga, Musiala & Bellingham
- Davies backs team-mate for greater success
WHAT HAPPENED? The 19-year-old completed third within the rating for the Kopa Trophy on the Ballon d’Or awards behind Actual Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga and Barcelona midfielder Gavi. Musiala scored eight occasions and contributed eight assists for Bayern on their option to the Bundesliga title final season and the Bavarian giants aren’t too joyful at seeing him miss out to Gavi.
WHAT THEY SAID: “They might have denied you of your Kopa Trophy, however they gained’t deny you of your future Ballon d’Or,” Davies wrote on Twitter, together with photos of the 2 gamers collectively in motion for Bayern.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann has additionally questioned the choice. “In my view, each Jamal Musiala and Jude Bellingham performed a greater season than the winner,” he instructed reporters. “However Gavi is an impressive participant and I am joyful for him too.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: This isn’t the primary time Bayern have been left feeling aggrieved on the Ballon d’Or awards. Former striker Robert Lewandowski regarded set to win the 2020 version after an outstanding season however then noticed the awards cancelled due to the pandemic.
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WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN? Musiala may have a degree to show when the Bavarian giants tackle Augsburg within the German Cup on Wednesday after which head to Hoffenheim on Saturday within the Bundesliga.