Champions League – Real-Inter – Casemiro on the injury of Karim Benzema: “We lose the best number 9 in the world”

Life without Karim Benzema. Hit in the hamstrings of the left leg against Real Sociedad on Saturday in La Liga (2-0), the French striker of Real Madrid will be absent against Inter Milan on Tuesday evening. “Karim’s absence … We lose the best N.9 in the world. And one of the best players in the world. He will be missed, that’s for sure. But we have Luka Jovic, who came into play very well on Saturday in a complicated match (1 goal and 1 assist), we have Mariano“Casemiro said at a pre-match press conference on Monday.

The Brazilian midfielder also spoke about Eduardo Camavinga’s performance. “He is young, he wants to learn, he has a lot of desire every time he walks in … We try not to put too much pressure on him, because he is only 18 years old. It’s okay for him to make a few mistakes sometimes. That he arrives with too much enthusiasm on an action, for example. But we are counting on him. That’s why he has so many minutes, despite his age and despite the fact that this is his first season at the club.“, detailed Casemiro.

“He is not the future of this club. He is the present“, added” Casi “. At the top of Group D before the 6th and final day of the Champions League on Tuesday, Real Madrid will be able to count on the efficiency of its young star Vinicius, transfigured since the start of the season.”The difference is that this year there have been matches where he did not play well, but he even managed to be decisive. In Sevilla, he didn’t have a good game, but he kept patience and ended up scoring a nice goal. Few players have this serenity, and he is gaining it“, greeted Casemiro about his young compatriot.

Real will also be able to count on the competitive character of Carlo Ancelotti, who “greatly surprised” Casemiro. “Honestly, that’s what surprised me the most about him. He’s been in football for 40 years, but he’s always thirsty to win, he wants to convince everyone he’s one of the best. coaches. And this desire, he and his staff transmit it to us at every match, at every training “, appreciated the Brazilian.