Jose Mourinho, technician of the Tottenham Hotspur, compared the evolution as a forward of Harry kane with that of Karim Benzema, whom he managed during his time at Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013.
Harry kane, who this season has scored 26 goals, has also emerged as a fantastic player who gives assists, and has 16 goal passes so far this year. “Right now, go to Harry kane and it's like seeing Benzema, who is 33 years old now, “he asserts Mou, the only coach who has managed both forwards.
“They are very intelligent, they come to receive, they attend, they have transformed their game and at the end of their careers instead of being a pure 'nine' they become a nine and a half between the forward and midfielder positions. So they can play until they want, “he said. Mourinho at a press conference after the English striker put his place in the quarterfinals of the Europa League with a double before the Dinamo Zagreb (2-0) in the first leg of the round of 16.
“But Kane He's only 27 and it's too early to think about it, “he added. Mourinho at Real Madrid, Benzema he scored 78 goals in 150 games between the 2010 and 2013 seasons, and together they won a League, a Spanish Super Cup and a Copa del Rey.