France international Karim Benzema has fuelled further speculation regarding his future at Real Madrid after admitting that he is “fed up” with Rafa Benitez’s rotation policy.
Benzema, 27, was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal over the summer but remained in the Spanish capital.
However, despite scoring six goals in seven league games this season, the former Lyon striker has been subbed off in six of those matches and has revealed his frustration at Benitez’s decision.
“Substitutions are what the coach decides, I’m just there to help my team-mates,” Benzema 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.”
The French striker is currently Madrid’s top goalscorer in the league and of players to have scored at least three goals in La Liga this season only two players are requiring fewer goals per game than Benzema (73.2mins).
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