In just under two weeks now, Karim Benzema, who has already received the Onze d’Or 2022 for the best player, should achieve the double with the Ballon d’Or. Big favorite, the French striker would logically be rewarded for his astonishing season, he who carried his Real Madrid to a magnificent double Champions League – Liga.
Benzema starts the season cold…
However, memory is visibly short in Spain. Indeed, it only takes a few games at the start of the season with less astonishing performances for the media to be surprised… “Benzema starts cold”, indeed writes AS this Tuesday. In question, his four goals and his assist since the start of the season which are not at the same height as his record of last season at the same time (8 goals and 7 assists).
A slack, according to the Spanish press, reinforced by Benzema’s lack of efficiency on the penalty spot as he showed against Osasuna this weekend. “Benzema started the season cold and penalties went from a blessing to a toothache”. Fortunately, AS recalls that Ancelotti obviously retains full confidence in his striker who has become “earthly”. Someone has to have a memory a little longer than a few games…
to summarize
While Karim Benzema isn’t as bright as last season at the moment, it didn’t take long for the Spanish press to point the finger at him. His honest start to the season is already on the Spanish radar…
