Real Madrid defeat Barcelona”>Karim Benzema not sure when you can play Real Madrid visit to Paris St. Germain. How will Madrid go without Benzema?
France’s top striker is currently recovering from a hamstring injury he has suffered since January. Benzema’s condition has gradually improved. However, coach Carlo Ancelotti was reluctant to confirm whether or not to field his players during a visit to the Parc des Princes, Wednesday (16/2/2022) WIB.
Benzema’s absence would certainly be a loss for The whites. The 33-year-old striker has been in sensational form this season with 24 goals in 29 appearances, including five goals in five Champions League games.
“I am the last person to hear what the other party has to say and then make a decision. He has already received approval from the medical staff because he has been training individually without any problems and we will see how he is,” said Ancelotti at a press conference ahead of the PSG vs Real match. Madrid.
The hamstring injury has ruled Karim Benzema out of Real Madrid’s last three games. However, overall Benzema has missed five times in 2021/2022. As a result, Madrid earned three wins, one loss, and one draw.
Even so, those wins were mostly from the teams that were below the level The Meringues, except for Inter Milan. Even then Madrid can only win by a thin score.
Benzema admits that he is working hard to be fit to face PSG. However, Benzema refuses if Madrid are considered too dependent on him.
“All this time I’ve been working mornings, afternoons, evenings at home and Valdebebas to be fit for this game. Mentally I’m ready, but now I have to go and see how I feel on the pitch. I’m here to help the team, and this is a very important match,” he told Madrid’s official website
“I don’t consider dependence because the team was able to win without me. The most important thing is that I have given everything to be here now. I hope my condition can be 100 percent. We can’t take risks anyway because the season is still long,” straightforward Benzema.
Real Madrid results without Karim Benzema in 2021/2022:
Real Madrid 1-0 Inter Milan (Champions League)
Alcoyan 1-3 Real Madrid (Copa del Rey)
Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Real Madrid (King’s Cup)
Real Madrid 1-0 Granada (LaLiga)
Villarreal 0-0 Real Madrid (LaLiga)
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