Optimism is present in the offices of Real Madrid.
Unless his hamstring injury relapses, Karim Benzema will start against PSG on February 15 at the Parc des Princes, in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League.
According to our information, the Madrid striker is feeling better and better and his healing process is going well.
He even hopes to be able to gain playing time this Saturday against Villarreal (4:15 p.m.) in the league.
Real number 9 has been injured since January 23 and a match against Elche (2-2) in La Liga.
Since then, he has missed two matches: elimination in the Copa del Rey against Athletic Bilbao (0-1) and Sunday's narrow victory against Granada (1-0).
Without him, Real Madrid score less and play less well.
These last two games prove it again.
In 28 outings this season in all competitions, Benzema has scored 24 goals and provided 13 assists.
All for 20 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats only.
Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the White House, hopes to be able to count on him against PSG.
This will therefore be the case unless there is a new problem.
On the other hand, the presence of Ferland Mendy, despite Ancelotti's optimism, is more than uncertain.
The left side has also been affected in the hamstrings since January 31.