Ancelotti- Benzema Feud: Real Madrid vs Chelsea: Carlo Ancelotti has denied reports of an altercation between himself and Karim Benzema, saying the two are not having problems.The French attacker was substituted from the game against Chelsea in the Champions League after 71 minutes, and he did not appear too happy about the decision. Follow La Liga LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
“Karim is fine, he had this knock and I took him off him because when I think the game is over I think about giving him a little more rest like Kroos and Modric,” he addressed. The French attacker was removed from the game during Real Madrid’s recent Champions League triumph against Chelsea after 71 minutes, and he left the field with the score still at 1-0.
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After the game, the Italian manager told the press that Benzema had some foot soreness, despite the fact that the player seemed to feel good to continue. Ancelotti dispelled the notion that Benzema was upset with him for the switch and making an excuse out of the ailment.
“The important thing is to explain it, I have spoken with him that if I can take minutes from him I will do it.”
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Prior to the game, Benzema trained without any problems, and Ancelotti indicated that he had spoken with the Frenchman directly about the problem. Ancelotti said that he had told Benzema that he would cut his playing time short if required and that it was inadvisable for him to go through even mild discomfort.
“The important thing is to explain it, I have spoken with him that if I can take minutes from him I will do it,” he continued. “It didn’t make sense for him to continue with that little problem and the game decided. He understood it perfectly.”
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Benzema has struggled with his fitness all season.It has only been since April that he has resembled the Ballon d’Or winner from the previous year, so it makes sense from his point of view that he could have wanted to play as much as possible now that he is in peak condition.
Ancelotti also provided good justifications for substituting him. In sole 19 La Liga appearances have been made by the 35-year-old, who is the sole veteran striker on Ancelotti’s team, after he missed time with six different ailments.
