“There’s no problem. He’s a great player”, AS quotes Benitez as saying.
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Benitez also had words for Karim Benzema, who will face trail in France for his alleged role in a blackmail plot against fellow French global Mathieu Valbuena.
Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez has dismissed reports he has a poor relationship with James Rodriguez and said all he wants is for the Colombia playmaker to play well and score goals. French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said yesterday that the 27-year-old Benzema, who has denied wrongdoing, should not be called up to the national squad.
“On a footballing level, he is essential because he is a key man up front and provides quality so that those around him can play even better”, he added.
Carvajal, a Spain global, had to come off five minutes from the end of the 2-0 victory in the Basque Country and Real said on their website (www.realmadrid.com) tests had confirmed the injury to his left thigh. However, it’s possible Barragan will make some rotations in his squad as Cadiz expect important away Segunda B match against Merida on Sunday, and it’s really hard to expect his team can pull off a surprise over two legs against Real Madrid.
“James is an excellent player, a very good footballer”.
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Rafael Benitez is targeting success in this season’s Copa del Rey ahead of Real Madrid’s round of 32 clash against Cadiz on Wednesday night.
