Actual Madrid legend Guti has stated that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ahead Kylian Mbappe’s potential arrival ought to result in Karim Benzema decreased to a bit-part position.
Los Blancos are as soon as once more being linked with a transfer for Mbappe, 24, having missed out on him final summer time. It appeared nailed on that the French striker would arrive on the Santiago Bernabeu, however he put pen to paper on a brand new three-year deal on the Parisians as an alternative.
Nonetheless, stories declare that Actual Madrid are set to reignite their curiosity in Mbappe. Guti has given his opinion on the PSG frontman’s potential arrival and its penalties for Benzema, telling El Chiringuito TV:
“If Mbappé involves Actual Madrid, I might put him within the place of Benzema.”
Benzema, 35, has reportedly signed a brand new one-year extension with Los Merengues maintaining him tied to the membership until 2024. Therefore, he could also be wanting over his shoulder if Mbappe arrives in the summertime.
The PSG striker has been in red-hot type this season, scoring 36 targets and offering 9 assists in 39 video games throughout competitions. He lit up the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, successful the Golden Boot with eight targets in as many video games.
Nonetheless, Benzema can be fast to level out that we’re not even a 12 months faraway from him being topped the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner. The French ahead led Actual Madrid to a UEFA Champions League and La Liga double. He bagged 44 targets in 46 video games throughout competitions final season.
Nonetheless, this marketing campaign has been a tough one for Benzema, who has handled harm points. Furthermore, he was at loggerheads with the France nationwide crew in the course of the World Cup. It stays to be seen if he would settle for taking part in second-fiddle to Mbappe.
Former PSG and Actual Madrid winger Angel Di Maria backs Los Blancos to win Champions League
Actual Madrid’s 2014 UEFA Champions League hero Angel Di Maria has backed his former facet to win the competitors for the second season in a row.
Los Merengues are tied 1-1 with Manchester Metropolis on mixture after a draw within the first leg on the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday (Might 9). The tie concludes eight days later on the Etihad.
Juventus winger Di Maria, who additionally performed for PSG and Manchester United within the Champions League, reckons Madrid will prevail in opposition to Metropolis:
“I feel Actual Madrid will beat Manchester Metropolis and win the Champions League.”
It is a daring declare, because the Premier League leaders are unbeaten in 21 video games throughout competitions and have not misplaced a Champions League sport at dwelling since 2018.
To exacerbate issues, Carlo Ancelotti’s facet have by no means received at Metropolis’s dwelling floor. They misplaced 4-3 on their final go to to the Etihad in final season’s semifinal first leg.
