Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have backed each other as serious contenders for the Ballon d'Or in a joint interview. The Paris Saint-Germain forwards highlighted their on-field chemistry and mutual respect ahead of the award ceremony in London on October 26th.
The Frenchman, the reigning winner, set the tone. "I would be very happy... Because he deserves it too," Dembélé said of Kvaratskhelia. "The season he had was exceptional. For me, he is the best player in the world." He praised his teammate's finishing, dribbling, and impact in major matches, including Champions League knockout rounds.
The Georgian star was quick to return the favour. "I would vote for Ousmane... For his style of play and the way he helps the team," stated Kvaratskhelia. "His ability to lead the team is very important for us. He is incredible, we are really happy to have him." He commended the World Cup winner's speed, versatility, and knack for decisive moments.
This show of support comes as Paris Saint-Germain sit third in Ligue 1 with 11 points from five games. The collective, driven by individuals like top scorer Ferran Torres with 4 goals, aims to close the two-point gap to leaders Monaco. The next challenge is a home fixture against 9th-placed Le Mans on Saturday, October 10th. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
The pair also reflected on their natural understanding in attack, a valuable asset for the Parisian club in its pursuit of the highest collective honours this campaign.
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