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Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano lauds Harry Kane, can’t wait to see who wins the Ballon d’Or

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Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano praised Harry Kane at the Ballon d’Or awards, calling him an 'extraordinary striker'. Upamecano faces Kane in training daily and finds it 'very, very tough'. He appreciates Kane's quality and is 'impatient to know who will win' the award. Upamecano's endorsement is significant as he regularly faces elite attackers.

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Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano praised Harry Kane at the Ballon d’Or awards, calling him an 'extraordinary striker'. Upamecano faces Kane in training daily and finds it 'very, very tough'. He appreciates Kane's quality and is 'impatient to know who will win' the award. Upamecano's endorsement is significant as he regularly faces elite attackers.

Kane's abilities that make him challenging include his movement, physical presence, link-up play, and intelligence, making him one of the most complete forwards in football. These attributes allow him to score goals and create opportunities for teammates. Upamecano's experience facing Kane in training highlights Kane's overall quality. The challenge Upamecano faces is not limited to Kane's goalscoring ability.

The competitive dynamic between Kane and Upamecano in training is beneficial for Bayern Munich. If Upamecano can cope with Kane's demands in training, opposing defenders may be concerned about facing Kane on matchday. Both players are now waiting to see if Kane will receive the Ballon d’Or. The award is a recognition of Kane's performances throughout the year.

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Dayot Upamecano knows better than most just how difficult it is to deal with Harry Kane. After all, the Bayern Munich defender gets to experience that challenge in training almost every single day. Speaking at the Ballon d’Or awards (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Upamecano had plenty of praise for his teammate and made it clear that Kane’s quality is something he appreciates firsthand. “Harry is an extraordinary striker. I train against him every day, and it’s very, very tough. That’s quite an endorsement coming from one of Europe’s top center-backs.

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