Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has heralded Actual Madrid winger Vinicius Junior as the very best one-on-one attacker in world soccer.
Ferdinand instructed BT Sport as a part of their protection for Los Blancos’ 1-1 first-leg UEFA Champions League semifinal conflict towards Manchester Metropolis on Tuesday (Could 9):
“Vinicius is most likely essentially the most devastating 1v1 participant on the earth.”
Vinicius, 22, has rapidly turn into one among Actual Madrid’s most necessary 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 finest right-backs in world soccer all types of issues. Vinicius did so towards Reece James in Los Merengues’ 4-0 mixture win over Chelsea within the Champions League quarterfinals. Ferdinand had stated after Vinicius’ show within the first leg:
“Vinicius Junior confirmed no respect to Reece James tonight. Every time 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 pace blends completely with the best way Carlo Ancelotti constructions 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 position or wage
In line with 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 a lot of the season, beginning simply 16 of 40 video games, chipping in with eight aim contributions. Nonetheless, he has impressed when known as upon, and Los Blancos deem him to be a precious participant.
Therefore, they’ve tabled a brand new contract extension provide that may preserve him tied to the Bernabeu until 2026. Nonetheless, the proposal doesn’t embrace an enchancment on his wage or his position within the staff. He is behind the likes of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Federico Valverde within the pecking order.
Cellabos’ probabilities of a extra outstanding position are additional jeopardised by the possible 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.
