Former Chelsea star, Pat Nevin, has backed the Blues midfielder, Jorginho, to win the Ballon d’Or this year.
Nevin believes Jorginho deserves the 2021 Ballon d’ Or because of what he achieved with Chelsea and the Italy national team in the past 12 months.
Jorginho, who won the Champions League and Euro 2020, was named among 30 nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or.
“I try not to be biased on these topics, but I have always loved Jorginho as a player. When Sarri brought him in, everyone thought he was ‘Sarri’s kid’ because he played every week,” Nevin told NetBet.
“I felt he was brilliant back then because he was one of few players who could control football games at any level.
“Even when Chelsea fans were giving him dog abuse, I always thought he was amazing.
“I’ve been flying the flag for him for years, the way he plays is the classic modern-day player.
“It would be wonderful if someone like him was to win it.
“There’s been players like David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne, who technically are better players on the ball creatively.
“But having the most effect on a game of football in the past year, I don’t think you can beat Jorginho.
“If he got it, I, for one, would be delighted for him because he would deserve it.”
Ballon d’Or: Pat Nevin names player to win award
Ballon d’Or: I don’t think you can beat him – Pat Nevin reveals player to win award