Carlo Ancelotti is carrying the can for the departure of Mezut Özil to Arsenal. Firstly, he unsettled the player by substituting him after 60 minutes in the first two league games, while against Athletic de Bilbao, he put him on the bench right from the start.
Since then, the manager has been keen to play down the significance of Özil's move to the Premier League, which was sealed in the very final hours of the transfer window. Football matters apart, in the dressing room, Özil's departure has not been well received, as he was much loved and respected by his teammates.
Since then, the manager has been keen to play down the significance of Özil's move to the Premier League, which was sealed in the very final hours of the transfer window. Football matters apart, in the dressing room, Özil's departure has not been well received, as he was much loved and respected by his teammates.
Bernabéu baying for Benzema's blood
Karim Benzema started the league season well, scoring against both Betis and Granada in the first two games. But since then, nothing. It is true that he provided two fine assists against Athletic de Bilbao, but goals are not coming his way, and the situation is so bad that he has even been on the receiving end of whistling from the Bernabéu fans.
During the Madrid derby he had hardly any opportunities to fire on Courtois' goal. Just two chances, in which he did at least look dangerous. Against Levante he will have to improve his shooting.
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