Carlo Ancelotti expects Karim Benzema to be available to face Liverpool in the football Champions League mid-week.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that. Karim Benzema will miss Saturday’s La Liga defense against Espanyol. But the Frenchman will be available for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Liverpool on March 15. According to reports from Marca on Friday.
Benzema was involved in 30 goals in 40 appearances last season. But this season there are only 18 goals left. Because the 35-year-old striker has physical problems and will miss playing many games. This includes the game against Parrots on Saturday UFABET
‘He had a sore ankle and it was swollen. He started practicing alone today. And will be ready for the game with Liverpool, ‘said Ancelotti.
When asked about the impact of Benzema’s frequent absences, the Italian replied: ‘It’s inevitable that there will be consequences because Karim is a very important footballer. He hasn’t reached last season’s level.’
‘But I think we fixed it well in the first game. He will be important until the end of the season. We are sure he will help. And tomorrow is something that can happen to footballers. He was injured and unable to start.’
‘We’re analyzing him today to put him in optimal shape on Wednesday.’
Ancelotti also mentioned Rodrigo Goes, who will replace Benzema against Espanyol. Saying: ‘Tomorrow Rodrigo will play as a striker’.
‘He has to play where the team needs him. Sometimes it’s better to show his qualities out wide. Sometimes it’s better to play between lines. it depends He is a very good player. We have to take advantage of it.’