Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has praised his coach Jose Mourinho, expressing that the Portuguese mentor has helped him improve…
The French international, Karim Benzema, stated that Jose Mourinho has helped him develop and improve during his stay at Madrid. He revealed that the Portuguese coach motivated him, and that motivation he has been receiving is a great factor in his
development as a key player in the squad.
Benzema admitted that he was unable to perform at his best during his initial time with the Spanish club. He also revealed that his inability to find his form, and the lack of time allowed on the pitch last season frustrated him.
However, the player also accepted how Mourinho inspired him to take out his frustration and use it to perform better.
"The anger was in me before, he has helped me take it out in small bites. He has provoked me. Now I have really angry. And I do not wish to leave anything in the field," said Benzema while addressing the press.
The 23-year-old was chosen as the French Footballer of the Year by the French magazine ‘France Football’. The striker was in competition with other French stars such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hugo-Lloris-c16408.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350 scored a total of 26 goals in last season’s campaign with Los Blancos. This season, he has already scored 13 with a major part of the season yet to be played.
The French international expressed that he had a very good year and he is enjoying his current form. According to the Real Madrid number 9, motivation from Jose Mourinho is a great factor for the players to hope for achieving more this season.
"The coach is demanding, it is the same with me as it is with other players all over the world. I know that, and it is a fact that I appreciate", he was quoted as saying.
"He has always believed in my chances," he added, while continuing to praise the 48-year-old mentor, stating that he was "a coach who will never betray the team."
Karim Benzema’s next outing with Los Blancos will be their Copa del Rey match against Ponferradina. Madrid will be hoping to win this fixture in an attempt to defend their Copa del Rey title.
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