Four months after his return to the French team, Karim Benzema is thriving in the Blues who will play this Sunday in the Nations League final against Spain in Milan (Italy).
The 33-year-old Real Madrid striker, author of 5 goals with the Habs since his return, put the Blues back on track on Thursday night by reducing the score in the semi-final against the Belgians before Kylian Mbappé n 'equalizes then that Theo Hernandez offers the victory at the last minute.
Asked by the daily AS before the final of this League of Nations, the former Lyonnais returned to the key to their trio by detailing the qualities of each. “Kylian is a young boy who has a lot of qualities. He is a phenomenon for his football and for his age. He's very good, and he's a very good boy. I really like playing with him, and also with Griezmann, who moves well in small spaces. I have a lot of fun when we play together with the France team. I love playing with them, ”he told the Spanish sports daily. Benzema (91 capes, 32 goals) could even find Mbappé at Real Madrid next season.
The former Lyonnais also gave his recipe to be on top. “I work hard in training, but I also work hard at home,” he says. I prepare every week as best I can, with effort and intensity, remembering to be ready for the weekend matches and the Champions League matches. What they say about playing like you train is absolutely true. “His preparation allows him to be decisive both with his club and with the selection. The one who will be 34 years old on December 17 has not yet seen his career stop. “I'm going there little by little. Like every year, I think about it. I can't give an age, but what I try to do is do something more every year, to improve myself with the seasons ”,said the player on the list of nominees for the 2021 Ballon d'Or. “I dream of winning it! », He concludes.
