Striker Karim Benzema call entrenador Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho as the main figure behind the resurrection appearances. But Mourinho was evasive.
Mourinho would call the French legend, Zinedine Zidane as the actor behind the resurrection of Benzema. What is clear, Mourinho is very grateful for the appearance of a much-needed Benzema ahead of the game determining the last 16 second leg against Olympique Lyon at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday morning local time, March 17, 2011.
"Benzema has changed ? Yes. What's the cause ? I do not know, I can not say,"Mourinho told AFP.
"The most responsible course Karim own. Of course there is also a positive influence from other players. If I was always put pressure on the players to extract the maximum capabilities," continued the 'Special One.
"I think Zizou (Zidane) is also very influential. He was several times seen to provide psychological input to Benzema as the road together."
Zidane is also a former Real Madrid star, now adviser to President Florentino Perez since late November 2010. At the request of Mourinho, Zidane is now also play a role in the team. Zidane appear to utilize the connection as a fellow Frenchman for the case of Benzema.
Needed Against Lyon
Benzema moved from Lyon to Madrid, two years ago. Unfortunately, this 23-year striker would not go get a regular place in Mourinho's farm team.
But, lately Benz back to his best performances. He always scored two goals in three games last Spanish League (La Liga).
Benzema good appearance is required 9 times European champions Real Madrid. Especially to wipe bad record is always displaced in the 16 Champions League last six seasons. Moreover, Benz must have been very familiar with
Lyon is also play his former club. While Madrid's top scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo was in no fit condition.
Lyon evicted Real with a 2-1 aggregate at this stage last season. Of course, Madrid are eager to bring lunch revenge after the 1-1 in first leg at home to Lyon.
"This is the first time that Lyon play at the Bernabeu without aggregate profits," said Mourinho. "They've never been in conditions like this against us, so this fight will be very different. We will stand and wait for them to play open."
"We will end the game at least with the result 0-0. Therefore, it is enough to get us into the next round. We hope that goalkeeper Iker Casillas did a lot of rescue," said Mourinho.
Mourinho would call the French legend, Zinedine Zidane as the actor behind the resurrection of Benzema. What is clear, Mourinho is very grateful for the appearance of a much-needed Benzema ahead of the game determining the last 16 second leg against Olympique Lyon at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday morning local time, March 17, 2011.
"Benzema has changed ? Yes. What's the cause ? I do not know, I can not say,"Mourinho told AFP.
"The most responsible course Karim own. Of course there is also a positive influence from other players. If I was always put pressure on the players to extract the maximum capabilities," continued the 'Special One.
"I think Zizou (Zidane) is also very influential. He was several times seen to provide psychological input to Benzema as the road together."
Zidane is also a former Real Madrid star, now adviser to President Florentino Perez since late November 2010. At the request of Mourinho, Zidane is now also play a role in the team. Zidane appear to utilize the connection as a fellow Frenchman for the case of Benzema.
Needed Against Lyon
Benzema moved from Lyon to Madrid, two years ago. Unfortunately, this 23-year striker would not go get a regular place in Mourinho's farm team.
But, lately Benz back to his best performances. He always scored two goals in three games last Spanish League (La Liga).
Benzema good appearance is required 9 times European champions Real Madrid. Especially to wipe bad record is always displaced in the 16 Champions League last six seasons. Moreover, Benz must have been very familiar with
Lyon is also play his former club. While Madrid's top scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo was in no fit condition.
Lyon evicted Real with a 2-1 aggregate at this stage last season. Of course, Madrid are eager to bring lunch revenge after the 1-1 in first leg at home to Lyon.
"This is the first time that Lyon play at the Bernabeu without aggregate profits," said Mourinho. "They've never been in conditions like this against us, so this fight will be very different. We will stand and wait for them to play open."
"We will end the game at least with the result 0-0. Therefore, it is enough to get us into the next round. We hope that goalkeeper Iker Casillas did a lot of rescue," said Mourinho.
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