Real Madrid: Karim Benzema defends Xabi Alonso

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By: Manu Tournoux

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He arrived at Real Madrid at the same time as Xabi Alonso (in 2009, editor’s note). Today, Karim Benzema is no longer in the Spanish capital, but he can admire the beginnings of his former partner who became coach of the Merengues. And if Alonso seems to have difficulties with his locker room, Benzema stepped up to defend him.

“I remember when we played together, and it’s the same today as a coach. Pressure, vertical passes… a game that I like. It’s only been six months, and he’s doing great. It takes time”he confided in an interview with A.S..

Manu Tournoux

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