Head Coach of Chelsea Football Club, Thomas Tuchel has backed his Player, Jorginho to win the 2021 Ballon D'or.

Jorginho is Among the 30-Man Nominees for the 2021 Ballon D'or. The Italian and three other Chelsea Players which includes N'golo Kante, Romelu Lukaku, Caesar Azpilicueta and Mason Mount were Nominated as well. 

Jorginho, one of the Favourites to win the prestigious Award faces stiff Competition from PSG Man, Lionel Messi and Bayern Munich Striker Robert Lewandowski. The pair have had a fantastic Year and have High Chances just like the Italian to win the Award.

Winning the 2021 Men's UEFA player of the Year award would serve as a Major Boost for Jorginho who also Boasts of the UEFA Champions League Trophy, UEFA Super Cup and Euro 2020 glory. 

Thomas Tuchel has backed the Italian Midfielder to win the Award stating that he is one of the players that deserves to win it.

"He deserves it, he is one of those who deserve to win the Ballon d’Or,’ Tuchel said (Via Metro Football)"

"He is a very intelligent player and it’s a pleasure to be his coach. The list of 30 candidates came out yesterday, but for me this list is not important as I do not judge them in that sense."

"These awards don’t make much sense to me. Obviously, the players crave these awards, but it is impossible to make a real comparison between all these players."



The German added: "Who should say who is the best? Everyone deserves to win it from a certain point of view."

"Obviously I would like someone from Chelsea to win it as it would increase confidence."

"But it is not the most important thing in the world of football."

Jorginho also has the Backing of his National team Coach, Roberto Mancini Who feels it Would be strange if the Chelsea man doesn't Win Considering his Achievements this Year. 

"They are there because they are good, not because of me,” Mancini said at a press conference when asked who he will Vote for.

"Jorginho should, in my opinion, win the Ballon d’Or. He has won everything and deserves it a lot. It would seem strange to me otherwise."

The 2021 Ballon D'or Award presentation Ceremony comes up Next month, 29th of November 2021.