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Benzema in or out?
Source: Jan Solo from flickr
Since the day Karim Benzema arrived at Real Madrid, people have been expecting big things from the 22 year old and so far, he has disappointed everyone at Real Madrid. Though it has to be said that his chances of proving himself to the Bernabeu faithful were hampered by the scintillating form of Gonzalo Higuain.
When Benzema arrived, everyone thought that it would be Higuain playing as a backup to Benzema and as the season unfold, Real Madrid found out that it was in fact the other way around.
Benzema could not settle into the Spanish capital and spent most of the season either injured or on the bench. This also resulted in Benzema loosing his spot in the french national team.
Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago. Benzema said he has settled into Spain and was comfortable with the language but it was widely speculated that Real Madrid wanted to sell him to Manchester United.
Mourinho then afterwards stated that he think Benzema along with Ronaldo and Higuain, is Real Madrid’s attacking future. With Raul and Guti out of the picture now, Mourinho said it was time these three took up the responsibility of carrying Real Madrid’s goal scoring tradition to new heights.
I was glad to hear that Mourinho was counting on Benzema but come friday, the reports had it that now Mourinho wants to use Benzema as a bait to sign Ashley Cole (left back) from Chelsea.
Chelsea wanted to sign Fernando Torres but Torres pledged his future to Liverpool just last week. Mourinho feels that Chelsea could be tempted with an offer that would include Benzema as a part of the deal. Benzema is young and is full of potential while cole is now 29 I think but while he may be 7 years Benzema’s senior, he is widely accepted as the best left back in the world or at least in Europe since Roberto Carlos has moved to Corinthians.
I find it strange. One week we hear Mourinho wanting Benzema to try showcase his talents under his guidance and the very next day the news say that he wants to exchange him for some other player. Though it has to be added that this news did come from a british newspaper and Mourinho wanting to keep Benzema came from another source.
Next 2 weeks are going to be crucial for Real Madrid as the Maicon deal is another matter that remains to be solved. That deal has also taken a nice twist, just enough to make it last a little longer in the media, as Maicon’s agent has said that he (and his client) would not have any problems with Real Madrid on agreeing personal terms.
It is the two clubs that are causing the problems. Contrary to previous reports, Real Madrid and Inter Milan still are locked on the transfer fee for the player. Inter Milan want somewhere near 30 million while Real Madrid are ready to go no higher than 24 million euros.
And while we are on the topic of who is coming in and who is going out at Real Madrid. Kaka, who was widely expected to leave Real Madrid as the reports said that Mourinho thought Kaka was old now and wass not fit enough, has surely taken a break from football without leaving Real Madrid.
It has been revealed that Kaka suffered a knee injury during the World Cup but kept on playing with pain but it got too much and he got injured in Real Madrid’s preseason. Mind you, Real Madrid have only played on pre season game so far. It is possible that Kaka might have got himself injured while training.
Kaka underwent a surgery a day ago and the surgery was successful but doctors have revealed that had Kaka not been operated on time, this injury could have ended his career. Mourinho was given the credit for saving Kaka, as he realized his very quickly that Kaka would need a surgery and thus sent him packing in a jiffy.
Right now Mourinho does not seem disturbed by Kaka’s injury as he thinks Real Madrid have plenty of players in that position. Van Der Vaart would probably see this as a blessing in disguise.
HALA MADRID!!!!
