Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has launched an amazing outburst at manager Rafa Benitez.
The Frenchman is among the top scorers in La Liga this season, with six goals.
But despite netting in yesterday’s 1-1 draw with city rivals Atletico, Benzema was hauled off by boss Benitez.
Now 27-year-old Benzema has expressed his frustration at being taken off, which he claims is happening too often.
“Substitutions are what the coach decides, I’m just there to help my team-mates,” he told AS.
“It’s true I’m fed up of being taken off. I’m calm and will continue to work so I’m not always substituted. He took me off to get a result, for defensive reasons.
“It’s true that the electronic board always shows the No.9. Ask Benitez why that is.”
Benzema has been linked with a move to Arsenal for some time, and this outburst will surely do nothing to dispel the rumours.
by Steve Osborne                     @BlizzardSteve75
