The former Italian goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffoncurrent head of the Italian team delegation, placed the Georgian Khvicha Kvaratskheliaplayer of Naplesat the same level as Norwegian Erling Haaland and in french Kylian Mbappéwith whom, from their point of view, they can compete golden ball.
The Italian legend, who retired in August and joined the ranks of the coaching staff of the Italian national team, spoke about the Georgian pearl at the presentation of the book ‘Kvaradona. A miracle of Georgia’, written by the Italian journalist and writer Emanuele Giulianelli.
“The truth is that he can win the Ballon d’Or. There are times when there are situations that cause it to win, or to be with the candidates, which is fine. If you find the right situation, even the historical one that can accompany you…” he declared.
“He is a talent who, once Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar stop, the real cannibals even if the latter has not won, is someone who can compete with Haaland and Mbappé.” he added.
Buffon also spoke about the moment Napoli are going through, which has not yet recovered the version that last season crowned it champion of the ‘shield‘ after 33 years.
“Since July I know what Napoli need, but I don’t live in that situation“he noticed.
The comment seems to point directly at the French Rudi Garciacoach, but quickly clarified his words.
“No no“He noticed when asked if he was referring to García.”I have experienced a lot in the locker room and if you don’t know for yourself what is created, how the coach works… You have to live some situations to judge them” he added.
“The truth is that winning again in Naples is not easy… Outside of Milan and Turin no one has won in consecutive yearshe highlighted.
Source: La Verdad
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