Henry explains why Raphinha deserves Ballon d’Or ahead of Salah
The Brazilian is having a stunning campaign
Former Barcelona star Thierry Henry thinks Raphinha is the top contender to win the Ballon d’Or at the moment after seeing the Brazilian bag another brace in the Champions League win over Benfica.
Henry told CBS Sports that he feels Raphinha is the best player in the world right now and ahead of rivals such as Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane and even Ousmane Dembele in the race for the Golden Ball.
Here’s what he’s had to say:
“Raphinha is ahead for me now, he is ahead because of what he is doing in the Champions League,” he said. “He has 11 goals in the Champions League. Mo Salah is a great contender for it, Kane is a contender and Dembele.
“It depends if you perform in the Champions League, on top of winning your league. Raphinha is on a lot of goals and with only one penalty.
“I am not saying that Kane and Salah should not be having penalties, Mo Salah is having a season in the Premier League that we will never see again.
“I am saying that if a guy has virtually the same amount of goals as you guys scored, without penalties, I am not going to say that is bad what you did - it is outstanding - but this guy I have to talk a bit more about him.
“Raphinha, when people talk about being complete as a striker you need to know about putting on pressure also and defend, and help your full back. And he has it all.”
Raphinha actually has 27 goals in all competitions and 19 assists - a simply incredible record so far this season and you can bet there’s plenty more to come from the Brazilian.
Source: barcablaugranes.com
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