The retired veteran has heaped praise over his compatriot, stating that his exploits this season have been massively instrumental for Los Blancos.
Real Madrid legend, Zinedine Zidane, has voiced his admiration for Karim Benzema, emphasizing his role at the Spanish capital.
Zidane stressed that the forward has been outstanding throughout the current season’s campaign and has successfully managed to make his mark on La Liga.
The retired midfielder, who is arguably the best footballer of all time, expressed hope that Benzema can continue his form with his national side in the Euro 2012 scheduled to take place in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032.
The prestigious competition that takes place in the summer will see http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 face the best teams from across the continent in their bid to become European champions. The last time Les Bleus won the tournament was in 2000 and Zidane was one of the players who
featured prominently for France back then.
The Madrid number 9 has been included in the French squad for the Euro and he definitely has great expectations attached to him.
This season has been a remarkable one for the 24-year-old as Los Vikingos finally managed to secure the silverware in the Spanish Primera Division after a gap of three years.
The attacker proved his worth as he was used as the first choice striker under Jose Mourinho.
Although the player was not able to make the expected impact when he was signed in 2009, the current season’s campaign has come forth as a revelation for talented forward.
Zidane has appreciated Benzema’s influence at the Santiago Bernabeu and has hailed his clinical abilities in front of goal.
While talking to reporters, the 39-year-old quoted:
"Benzema has been very important this season for Real. This is the just reward for his talent and character. He scored a lot of goals and was very good in a lot of games. He has been invaluable to his colleagues and we need a player like him. Hopefully he
will be important for Les Bleus because they will need him."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350 scored a total of 32 goals in all competitions for Real Madrid in the current season’s campaign.
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