Pep Guardiola of Manchester City, Roberto Mancini of Italy and Thomas Tuchel of Chelsea have been named in the race to be UEFA’s coach of the year.
On the other hand, the first three midfielders to take the place of UEFA’s Footballer of the Year. Chelsea’s two midfielders Jorginho and N’Golo Kanté are on the shortlist of three. The other one is Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City.
De Bruyne was shortlisted for the second time in a row. The Belgian playmaker has been shortlisted for the second time.
This is the first time that Jorginho and Kanté have been shortlisted for the first time.
The winners will be announced next Thursday at the Champions League draw.
News Room, August 20,2021