Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that Karim Benzema will be dropped for Real Madrid s midweek clash with Elche , with Javier Hernandez expected to take his place up front. The French striker has scored just twice in 637 competitive minutes this season, while Manchester United loanee Hernandez has now scored the same amount in 50 minutes since arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu following his double off the bench in Saturdays 8-2 win over Deportivo La Coruna. And Ancelotti has hinted the Mexico international could be rewarded for his excellent display with a start on Tuesday. If tomorrow Karim does not play, he will understand, Ancelotti told reporters on Monday. Against Deportivo he played very well. [But] We will change something tomorrow. For me it was important that Chicharito scored. He struck twice and has confidence now. We felt comfortable with him in our team. I do not look at who scores and who doesnt score, I look how effective my overall attack is. Our attack is much better right now, we just need to improve our defensive play. I think we are better than last year. Ancelotti also confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo would start in Tuesdays Liga game as he is on a hot streak and has no fitness issues right now. Pepe, however, will not play a part at the Santiago Bernabeu, while Sergio Ramos is 50/50 after missing out on Monday mornings training TOMORROW: Almeria vs Atl. Madrid Eibar vs Villarreal Rayo Vallecano vs Bilbao Sevilla vs Real Sociedad Granada vs Levante Malaga vs Barcelona THURSDAY FIXTURES: Espanyol vs Getafe Valencia vs Cordoba
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:12:04 +0000
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