Ballon d’Or 2026 : Unai Emery désigne un joueur du PSG comme un sérieux prétendant
Despite Aston Villa's defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup final (2-1), Unai Emery praised PSG's performance. The Spanish coach was particularly impressed by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, whom he already considers one of the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
The Georgian winger played a major role in PSG's victory, opening the scoring in the 20th minute. A constant threat throughout the match, the former Napoli player caused numerous problems for the English defense, despite Aston Villa's efforts to limit his influence.
"Kvaratskhelia is, in my opinion, the favorite for the Ballon d'Or. He is fantastic," said Unai Emery in a press conference after the match.
The Aston Villa manager also acknowledged the difficulty of neutralizing the Parisian player. "We tried to contain him, but the quality he showed was fantastic," he explained.
Having arrived at PSG with high ambitions, Kvaratskhelia already seems to have made a strong impression at the start of this season. Emery, in fact, didn't hesitate to remind everyone of his status as one of the most talented players of his generation, especially considering he was unable to participate in the last World Cup with Georgia.
"He was one of the best players who didn't participate in the World Cup," the Spanish coach pointed out.
For Emery, the Georgian certainly possesses the qualities necessary to contend for the most prestigious individual award. "It's not up to me, but I think he can win," he added.
Kvaratskhelia wasn't the only Parisian to shine in the final, however. Désiré Doué scored PSG's second goal, securing another UEFA Super Cup for the capital club. This performance could also be a significant factor in the race for individual awards at the end of the season.
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