Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said the Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema looks like like It has grown into a team leader.
attacker who joined Real Madrid in 2009, has developed Inside the sideThe iconic figure since Cristiano Ronaldo left for Juventus in 2018.
Benzema won for him first The golden ball trophy on On Monday night, he celebrated his performance as he led Real Madrid to qualification for La Liga and the Champions League double with 44 goals in 46 games.
“it’s a player who It has a lot more Responsibility, feel a lot more of Ancelotti said at a press conference.
“His quality was not like that changedIt’s the same as it was eight years ago. But his responsibility to team She has changed his attitude. It’s a lot more of leader.”
Ronaldo, Portugal striker won The trophy four times While at Real Madrid, the club became the all-time top scorer, with Benzema feeds him in secondary role.
city of Manchester, who Real Madrid won in Champions League semifinalson me award for Universe club of The year.
“The best team It was Real Madrid, they got a prize for This is the Champions League, said Ancelotti of Regarding (city), of Of course, but for usthe biggest prize – We got it in mayo.”
Real Madrid beat Barcelona in classico on Sunday and take on Elche like league leader on Wednesday, with Italian coach encourage him team to focus.
“We have to push harder,” added Ancelotti. “It is normal for you to have more Concentration in best level gamesbut it’s a little more difficult to get maximum focus after a game Which cost So much on On a mental and physical level.”
Thibaut Courtois, who won Yashin Cup on Monday for The best goalkeeper of The yearit will not be available After suffering from sciatica, Andrei Lunin will continue to stand in.