Although he announced his international retirement, Karim Benzema remains in the landscape of the France team.
He is an example for many. A legend. An absolute reference. And it was not this confusing ending, with his hasty departure before the start of the World Cup in Qatar a year ago, which altered his image with his former teammates. Ballon d’Or France Football 2022, Karim Benzema remains a source of inspiration for the players of the France team. The center forward has maintained good relations with the players of the selection.
This Wednesday, L’Équipe explains how Karim Benzema indirectly helps the France team. According to information from the French daily, the Real Madrid legend would not hesitate to give valuable advice to striker Marcus Thuram. The two men had a very good feeling during their few months together in the selection, when “KB9” made his return.
Benzema, advice that pays off
Karim Benzema’s advice for Marcus Thuram would bear fruit since the former Sochalian, replaced as center forward, made a remarkable start to the season with Inter Milan, where he arrived last summer from Borussia Monchengladbach.
Powerful, fast, efficient with his back to goal and capable of going deep, the son of Lilian Thuram has also progressed a lot in his latest choices and his finishing. To the point of emerging today as a credible alternative for the center-forward position, where he is in competition with the eternal Olivier Giroud and the Parisian Randal Kolo Muani.
Through his kindness and his experience at a very high level, Karim Benzema will therefore make his small contribution to the future success of the Blues, indirectly, with his advice addressed to Marcus Thuram. A rising figure who could well become number 1 in this position.
