BENZEMA – about Real: “The players almost stopped talking to each other”

Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzemawho currently plays for Al-Ittihad, believes that the players of the Madrid club lack open criticism within the team.

– So it’s a matter of ego? At Real Madrid, you spoke harshly with Vinicius and helped him change…
– But now there are no such players in Real Madrid. There is no experienced footballer who can tell Bellingham, Mbappe or Vinicius what they are doing wrong. Therefore, it becomes more difficult to work. The coach also talks about it, but in a different way. To be honest, football is very difficult now.
– Why?
The players almost stopped communicating with each other. This is clearly visible. It all boils down to the thought: “I did my job, I scored my goals.” This is modern football.
– Do you mean that it becomes more difficult to criticize a partner?
– Criticism is always difficult to accept, but if it is accepted correctly, it helps to develop. This is beneficial for both the player and the team. However, it is especially difficult in Real Madrid – there are a lot of strong performers.

Benzema believes that changes in the composition are not necessary: ​​it is important to speak and be honest. Some players just need dialogue. It means: “Let’s solve the match together and become better,” he concluded.