Ousmane Dembélé is more than ever in the running to succeed Karim Benzema in the Ballon d'Or list. Author of an exceptional season with PSG, the tricolor winger has the favors of Laurent Blanc, who militates for his victory. The debate rages against Lamine Yamal, another serious pretender to the individual distinction.
It is the debate that ignites the TV sets: which Lamine Yamal or Ousmane Dembélé will be sacred Ballon d’Or ? The striker of PSG seems to leave with a slight advance, in particular thanks to the victory of the capital's club in Champions League And as its best competition player. However, Lamine Yamal has arguments to argue, in particular 18 goals and 25 assists in all competitions, as well as a masterclass facing The French team in Nations leaguewhich he eliminated thanks to a double.
“I hope I will succeed Karim”
Laurent Blanc gave his opinion on the Ballon d’Or and place Ousmane Dembélé in favorite. He wants the attacker to PSG succeeds My wifelast French winner in 2022:
“Of course. He had a great season, he won everything. It brings together all the criteria to be in the race. Afterwards, there are often surprises, where the winner is not the one we expect. Me, sincerely, this award is an individual distinction, and that bothers me a little. I do not know him personally, but I hope that Ooumane will succeed Karim (Benzema, last French winner in 2022). »»
“We are not going to redo the world”
In an interview given to Parisianthe former coach of PSG offers a fairly surprising alternative to Ballon d’Or : award the award to the whole team of Paris Saint-Germain. “Ah, me, that would go to me!” Without your teammates, you cannot claim the individual reward. But hey, we're not going to redo the world. »»
