Raymond Domenech has been praised for the figure of Karim Benzema in statements to the newspaper L’Equipe. The former French coach between 2004 and 2010 has pointed out that the Madrid attacker “the advantage he has over Mbappé is that he is ten years older, he had another career. Mbappé in 10 years, perhaps, I will have the same technical training ”, he maintains. “They both have the opportunity to evolve side by side before the end of the Benzemamaybe with France or maybe in the Madrid“He commented.
“Benzema He is not a murderer, he is a chameleon, he needs to touch the ball. Came from Lyon rough it was a sports phenomenon and the Madrid has molded it. Mentally it is strong. He is the most complete French striker, technically he is above the average, he goes to the wings, receives, thrashes and passes, ”analyzes the former coach.
“Benzema He is able to play, make efforts, create movements for others and use his teammates to put himself in a position to score. He has found his place in these nine years and is more intelligent in the displacement in comparison with the others ”, he assured. Domenech, who would like to see together Mbappé and Benzema.
The former coach also referred to his situation in the blues team, where he has not played since 2015 after being sidelined by Deschamps for the case Valbuena. “Which French striker has not been discussed? Since Papin There has always been debate, but with Benzema that debate is extra-sporty ”, he concludes Domenech.