Jerome Boateng, who is currently playing for Olympique Lyon, could not understand the choice of world footballer. Like many others, the 33-year-old would have preferred his former team-mate Robert Lewandowski. And he did not miss a prognosis for the Bundesliga hit.
In an interview with “Spox” and “Goal”, he said about this year’s Ballon d’Or award: “If it only comes down to choosing the best player in the world, it is of course either Messi in terms of talent and quality or Cristiano Ronaldo “, but if it goes according to statistics and titles won, he sees Robert Lewandowski in the first place:” It’s a shame for Lewy because he definitely deserves it. “
Jerome Boateng keeps his fingers crossed for FC Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund
So the question arises for Boateng: “What else should Lewy do? Stand upside down and score a goal from the center line? ”A legitimate question, after all, Lewandowski has scored 25 goals and two assists in 20 appearances this season – an impressive record. Although it was certainly a “big disappointment” for the Pole, Boateng is sure that “it will only motivate him further. He will keep attacking ”.
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In relation to the top match between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund on Saturday (6.30 p.m. / Sky), the defender admitted: “I’m still a big Bayern fan” – so it is clear who Boateng will keep his fingers crossed for at the weekend. The season of the record champions so far is “running”, according to the 33-year-old. Apart from the end of the DFB Cup, his old colleagues played an “attractive football” that he likes to watch. “You can also see a handwriting of the new coach,” said Boateng.
Boateng: Lewandowski is better than Haaland
In a direct comparison of the two top-class strikers, he sees Lewandowski ahead of Erling Haaland. “In terms of quality, Lewy is once again a step above him”, but pointed out that Haaland “is still young and can continue to improve”. He sees “definitely the quality and the possibility of one day getting to this level”.
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“In the end, FC Bayern is about winning as many titles as possible,” said Boateng, summing up the demands of his old employer. And if Lewandowski has coped with the rainfall at the Ballon d’Or, he should again make a decisive contribution. Maybe even against pursuers BVB.
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