The UEFA Champions League Draw And Player Of The Year Awards Preview
A new season of top class European football is upon us. Across the continent the ball has already been rolled. But the one most anticipated competition is yet to kick off. The UEFA champions league. Especially today is the day when it all starts. Tonight at 5pm GMT in Istanbul the UEFA champions league group stage draw is about to take place. Europe's top 32 clubs have been potted into 4 pots. One from each pot at a time, 4 teams will form a group. There are certain criterias to it. Like no two team from the same country can face each other, no two teams from leagues of the same TV rights can't be drawn together. PSG is a favorite for the competition this year. But wherever they land they'll have a tough time as they're in pot 2. And already there are elites in pot 1. And teams pot 3 never miss the chance to amaze you.
All their blockbuster signings of the summer has to click. Otherwise it will be a shame for the club and the players. Bayern are under new management, Julian Nagelsman. His attacking philosophy might help the Bavaria. Real Madrid and Barcelona look shaky both on the field and off the field. But Atletico will be back in with a shout. After strengthening their League winning squad of last season and filling the holes.Chelsea legend Michael Essien will be today's special guest and will help to conduct the draw. Along with him Branislav Ivanovic will also be present.
Another feature of tonight is the awards. The UEFA men's and women's player of the year, goalkeeper of the year, defender of the year, midfielder of the year, forward of the year and coach of the year. The awards will be given away in the same stage as the champions league draw. According to the Italian media Chelsea midfielder Jorginho Frello has been voted the UEFA men's player of the year. The most anticipated award of all the followings.
The Brazil born Italian has had a tremendous season winning the Euros, the champions league and the super cup. And nonetheless he has been a fundamental part of the winning teams. While the two contenders Kevin de Bruyne and N'golo Kante have been crucial in their team's successes. Kevin had a lesser chance than the other two as all he achieved was a league title with Manchester City. The coach of the year nominees are also interesting. Guardiola and Mancini and Tuchel for the podium. Guardiola has a lesser chance, the reason is same as de Bruyne. While Roberto Mancini has won the Euros after rebuilding his Italian team with his own hands in the last three years. And Tuchel has completely turned around a lack luster Chelsea side into a beast of a team and has won the champions league and super cup with them. We have an exciting night ahead.
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