AS Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco admits he sees Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio as a future Ballon d'Or.

Speaking with AS, Di Francesco says Asensio is his favourite player.

He said: "Yes, I'm sure he will be a Ballon d'Or.

"I would like to have him for his age, the quality he is showing and what I have already seen from him.

"He has the ability to adapt to more offensive roles, and his talent."