Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has heralded Actual Madrid winger Vinicius Junior as the very best one-on-one attacker in world soccer.
Ferdinand advised BT Sport as a part of their protection for Los Blancos’ 1-1 first-leg UEFA Champions League semifinal conflict in opposition to Manchester Metropolis on Tuesday (Could 9):
“Vinicius is most likely essentially the most devastating 1v1 participant on this planet.”
Vinicius, 22, has rapidly develop into one among Actual Madrid’s most essential and thrilling gamers.
The Brazilian ahead has bagged 22 objectives and 21 objectives in 50 video games throughout competitions this season. He now has 58 objectives and 64 assists in 220 video games since arriving on the Santiago Bernabeu in 2018.
He has given among the greatest right-backs in world soccer all kinds of issues. Vinicius did so in opposition to Reece James in Los Merengues’ 4-0 mixture win over Chelsea within the Champions League quarterfinals. Ferdinand had mentioned after Vinicius’ show within the first leg:
“Vinicius Junior confirmed no respect to Reece James tonight. At any time when Vini had the ball, he went straight at James.”
Vinicius’ electrical tempo and agility have triggered defenders nightmares on the left flank. His sudden burst of velocity blends completely with the way in which Carlo Ancelotti buildings his aspect to assault. He’ll hope to get the higher of Kyle Walker in Madrid’s conflict with Metropolis on Tuesday.
Actual Madrid provide Dani Ceballos new contract however with no improved function or wage
In response to Spanish outlet Onda Betica, Actual Madrid have provided Dani Ceballos a brand new three-year deal. The Spanish midfielder’s present contract expires on the finish of the season.
Ceballos, 26, has performed backup for many of the season, beginning simply 16 of 40 video games, chipping in with eight aim contributions. Nevertheless, he has impressed when referred to as upon, and Los Blancos deem him to be a invaluable participant.
Therefore, they’ve tabled a brand new contract extension provide that may maintain him tied to the Bernabeu until 2026. Nevertheless, the proposal doesn’t embrace an enchancment on his wage or his function within the staff. He is behind the likes of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Federico Valverde within the pecking order.
Cellabos’ possibilities of a extra distinguished function are additional jeopardised by the seemingly arrival of Jude Bellingham. Reviews declare that the English midfielder is edging ever nearer to becoming a member of Actual Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in the summertime.